Clay Simmons, a 22-year old aircraft builder and pilot based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the winner of the sixth annual Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots.
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Redbird and the RAF Partner on educational resources for backcountry flying
Identifying a shortage of training materials that support pilots in developing their skills in off-airport, backcountry, and recreational flying, the organizations are creating a catalog of resources covering topics such as practical flying skills and habits, planning and preparation, basic survival and first aid, and gear recommendations and usage.
Daher boosts production capacity for Kodiak
Sandpoint’s increased production capacity results from the addition of a second final assembly line that mirrors the build-up of Kodiaks once the basic airframe has been assembled, company officials explained.
Court ruling preserves access to East Hampton Town Airport
Although this court ruling reaffirms continued public access to JPX, Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director of airports and ground infrastructure, noted the legal battle is likely to continue as the town signaled its desire to appeal this decision.
Cessna unveils enhanced pistons
Textron Aviation has revealed the first deliveries of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Turbo Skylane, and Turbo Stationair HD aircraft.
The Pilot Network plans April conference
The Pilot Network, a networking community for aviation professionals, will host TPNx, its fifth annual networking conference, at the Intercontinental-Minneapolis St. Paul Airport April 19-20, 2024.
Work begins on diesel-powered Seminole
On opening day of the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, officials with Piper Aircraft said they are partnering with DeltaHawk Engines to explore the feasibility of integrating DeltaHawk’s diesel engine into Piper’s PA-44 Seminole.
Virtual town hall meeting to update pilots on Rhode Island’s GA airports
The virtual briefing will provide development updates at the state’s airports, including Rhode Island’s five GA airports: Block Island, Newport, North Central, Quonset, and Westerly State Airports.
French company to open new facility at KSRQ
The new facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the U.S., according to company officials, who note that more than 200 aircraft have already been pre-ordered in the U.S.