by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 9, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aviation Careers, aviation education, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation News, Briefings, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
A Twin Otter that served NASA for 40 years by flying experiments now has a new mission: Training the next generation of Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 9, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Products
Designed in accordance with FAA published guidelines for strength of CO and color coding, the Geiger Plus includes an additional feature that detects Volatile Organic Compounds, including exhaust and gasoline vapor, via a distinct, blue LED. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aspen Avionics, Aviation News, Avionics, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Products
The FAA has approved new software enabling integration of Garmin’s GFC600 digital autopilot with Aspen Avionic’s EFD1000 Pro MAX Primary Flight Display (PFD), selected altitude support for Trio and the Bendix/King AeroCruze 100 autopilots, and extended runway...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aviation News, aviation scholarships, Briefings, EAA, Experimental Aircraft Association, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“The cost of flight training can be a barrier for many aspiring pilots, so EAA working with the Ray Foundation helps break down the barrier and make the goal of becoming a pilot even more attainable for future generations,” says Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 7, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aviation News, Briefings, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“The NAFI Summit will bring stakeholders in the flight instruction community together to share CFI tips, techniques and best practices, relevant business skills, and networking opportunities,” said NAFI President Paul Preidecker. “We will focus on...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 7, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Able Flight, Aviation News, aviation scholarships, Briefings, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
One member of this year’s class is a veteran wounded in combat, and all use wheelchairs. They will fly three specially-adapted Sky Arrow Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), and will be taught by instructors at Purdue University. Read...