In October 2022, the university was awarded $2.5 million in a cooperative agreement from the FAA to assist U.S. military veterans with paying for flight training and providing extra support to ensure a successful transition to the airline workforce.
Sporty’s offers limited edition Cirrus SR22 model
The model is a replica of an SR22 based at Sporty’s/Clermont County Airport (I69) in Ohio and the only 1:72 scale Cirrus SR22 ever made available, according to Sporty’s officials.
Picture of the Day: A place I call my own
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “There is a place I call my own, where I can stand by the sea, and look beyond the things I’ve known, and dream that I might be free.”
Congress begins working on FAA reauthorization
H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, is bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes the FAA for the next five years, as well as gives the agency its “marching orders” from lawmakers.
Historic homebuilts to be celebrated at Oshkosh 2023
Aircraft celebrating milestone anniversaries include the Midget Mustang, Wittman Tailwind, Thorp T-18, Hiperbipe, Sonex, and Van’s RV-10.
Birthplace of Aviation to host FAI conference
For the first time ever, the hometown of the Wright brothers will host the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) General Conference in 2023.
Picture of the Day: A late afternoon flight in a Lake
Geremy Kornreich submitted this photo with a note: “A Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer takes off for a late afternoon flight from South Lakeland Airport (X49) in Florida.”
Got some suggestions for the new home of the Reno Air Races?
“We’re looking for a new home for the National Championship Air Races and want ideas from our air race family and beyond to help make it possible,” Reno Air Race officials said.
President signs legislation to modernize NOTAM system
The new law requires the FAA to set up a task force made up of all representatives of the aviation industry, including general aviation, the review the NOTAM system. The agency is also required to implement a back-up system to deter another system-wide crash like the one that happened in January 2023.