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Class of 2021 inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Greg Brown and John and Martha King represent the Class of 2021 in the Flight Instructors Hall of Fame.
Air Safety Institute releases early analysis of fatal accident
The 12-minute video includes ATC recordings and an analysis of what the NTSB will look at in its investigation of a crash of a Cessna 340 in a Southern California neighborhood.
New Customs facility opens at KXWA
The new U.S. Customs facility is in the Overland Aviation FBO at Williston Basin International Airport in North Dakota.
Diamond all-electric trainer in development
First flights of the electric trainer, based on the already certified DA40, are expected in the second quarter of 2022.
Master takeoffs and landings with free course
The free course includes 10 real-world lessons during five hours of online training from preflight preparation to proper maneuver execution. Pilots learn about stabilized approach, crosswinds and slips, short-field takeoff and landing, night operations, abnormal or emergency considerations, and more, according to company officials.
Girls in Aviation Day 2021 reaches nearly 10,000 girls
An international event, Girls in Aviation Day was celebrated not just in the United States, but in 17 other countries across North and Central America and Australia, as well as countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Former NTSB chair to spearhead new Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety
The new center at Embry Riddle Aeronautic University will study safety issues related to drone, urban air mobility, alternative aviation fuels, the safety impact of virtual and AI training tools, and more.
Volunteers honored for public benefit flying
“The toughest times often bring out the best in people and it is hard to imagine a tougher time than a global pandemic,” said NAA President Greg Principato. “Those we honor today stepped up at a difficult time to help others who needed it. The aviation community has an amazing history of stepping up. I not only congratulate this year’s Public Benefit Flying awardees, I also thank them for all they’ve done and will do.”