by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 11, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230223, Aviation News, Experimental Aircraft, Experimental Aircraft Association, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The FAA has published a Notice of Policy in the Federal Register confirming that letters of deviation authority (LODAs) are no longer required for most flight training in experimental aircraft where the use of the aircraft is not being compensated. Read...
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 Jamie Beckett | Feb 7, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aviation News, flight training, flying, flying clubs, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
My new role with the AOPA Foundation is once again something audacious, something that has never been done on a large scale. I now hold the title of High School Aero Club Liaison, which gives me the freedom to work with kids, parents, teachers, administrators, airport...
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...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 5, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Photo of the Day, Pilots
Andrey Beketov submitted this photo and note: “Clear frosty morning before a training flight in this Cessna 172. The strip is rolled snow in the central region of Russian. The air is cold and dense, ideal conditions for training.” Read...
