Despite smaller crowds due to Florida’s fickle weather, the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase was declared a success, with many among the 100 exhibitors racking up sales.
Less flying led to fewer fatalities in 2020
Most aviation deaths in 2020 took place during general aviation operations, where 332 people were killed, compared to 414 the year before, according to statistic released by the National Transportation Safety Board.
If you can’t make it to Oshkosh…
You can now buy EAA hats, T-shirts, and more at Amazon.com.
Picture of the Day: Bugsmasher
John English submitted this photo and note: “Yep, my Cessna 150 is officially a ‘bugsmasher.’ I have it in ones and zeros.”
Deadline nears for 2022 General Aviation awards
The deadline to apply for CFI of the Year, Maintenance Technician of the Year, and FAASTeam Representative of the Year for 2022 is Nov. 30. 2021.
Are you a women in maintenance?
Researchers have put out a call for women who are FAA-certificated mechanics or repairman to complete a survey about their experiences in their jobs.
FBO companies combine
The combination of Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation will create a network of 86 FBOs across the United States.
Picture of the Day: Delicate signature
Art Woods submitted this photo and note: “Fueling complete just before a light shower. RV-7 back in the hangar at the airport in Albuquerque, N.M. In New Mexico, we appreciate any rain and rely on a summer ‘monsoon’ season. Getting ready to fly, we were surprised this rain actually materialized.”
Giving kids hands-on experience
The winners of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s 2021 Aviation Design Challenge got some hands-on experience at Eviation and CubCrafters, while the second place team got their own two-day STEM Lab Camp presented by Redbird Flight Simulations.