During the FAA’s Runway Safety Town Hall for general aviation pilots, FAA officials, air traffic controllers and runway safety experts offered tips on how the reduce the risk of airfield errors and lower the potential for accidents.
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General aviation saves the day
“GA was much more significant in our business in 2020,” says Shön Taylor of Red Rock Reef. “It has proven to be a lifesaver for some of our clients.”
New features added to S-TEC 3100
The new Version 1.4 update includes both software and hardware changes to the S-TEC 3100.
Free Runway Safety Town Hall for GA pilots
The FAA is hosting a free Runway Safety Town Hall for all general aviation pilots July 16, 2021. The live online event will offer best practices and a discussion from GA pilots, air traffic controllers, and runway safety experts. Discussion topics include preflight preparation, situational awareness, focused and clear communications, knowledge of runway geometry and signage, and more, FAA officials explain.
Memorial Day fly-over kicks off summer
Summer in Idaho kicked off with a heartfelt salute on Memorial Day, as a six-ship formation of warbirds created a touch of patriotic magic in the skies.
The Impossible Turn debate continues
In Reality Check: The Runway Behind You, the AOPA Air Safety Institute tested the “impossible turn” using a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, a Van’s RV-4, a Cessna 172N, and a Beechcraft Bonanza A36.
STEM Flights expands into Michigan
During the May kickoff events in Michigan, STEM Flights partnered with Crosswinds Aviation, School of Missionary Aviation Technology, and the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum. According to officials, 15 students participated in flight experiences with six pilot mentors from around the state.
Phillips 66 Aviation’s WingPoints giveaway returns
Besides the grand prize of 1 million bonus WingPoints, the promotion includes monthly, weekly, and instant prizes for pilots.
A super cross-country
After his high school graduation, Ben Templeton plans a solo cross county flying to the 48 states in the continental U.S. as a youth ambassador for Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina.