On the 80th anniversary of the first graduating class of Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Tail Flight Academy graduated its class of 2022.
Aviation Mechanic Oral & Practical Exam Guide updated
The fourth edition of the guide is designed to prepare aviation mechanic applicants for the FAA Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Oral and Practical Exams.
Picture of the day: Rainbow over the capital city
Mark Carter sent in this photo, taken by John Henry of the Kentucky Department of Aviation, of a rainbow over Capital City Airport (KFFT) in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Pipistrel founders spread the wealth
Some of the 21 million euros donated by Taja and Ivo Boscarol will be used to build a health clinic and the infrastructure for a multi-purpose helicopter service in the new logistics center at Ajdovščina Airport. About 4 million euros will be dedicated to a new aviation museum.
Poker Run National Flight Challenge introduced
Each pilot participating in the Poker Run earns a new card when they check in at public-use airports using the AOPA Pilot Passport program built into the AOPA App. The top three winners will win prizes — as well as the pilot with the worst hand.
Power Flows powers up production of new exhaust system for Cessnas
After overcoming several daunting challenges, including supply-chain SNAFUs, a global pandemic, and a couple of hurricanes, Power Flow is steadily increasing the production rate of its new Power Monster Cross-Flow (PMCF) exhaust systems for a variety of Cessna aircraft powered by Continental engines.
Picture of the Day: A spectacular go-around
Jack Graham submitted this photo and note: “I provide flight instruction in Sequim, Washington, at Sequim Valley Airport (W28) in my 1980 Cessna 152. In this photo, my presolo student was working on landings, while another student, Jesse Nichol, was taking pictures for a college class assignment. The background was spectacular, so I wanted to share it with you.”
From first flight to airport internship
After his first flight through the non-profit STEM Flights, a young man is “hooked on aviation,” but he wasn’t sure how to get started. The STEM Flights team showed him the way.
Company donates $100,000 in drones to Colorado college
Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado, recently received a donation of $100,000 in drones and associated technology from Juniper Unmanned, a Colorado company that provides drone operations and aerial analytics.