Applications are due Oct. 17, 2021, for next year’s program, which includes a free online component as well as a six-day residency at the museum during the summer.
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Cirrus expands to Central Florida
CIrrus will open new locations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport and Orlando Executive Airport.
Scenes from the Zenith homecoming
The 30th annual Zenith Homecoming featured STOL demonstrations, seminars and workshops, and a tribute to designer Chris Heintz, who passed away in April 2021.
Congress tackles FAA’s new flight training policy
“This is an important first step toward a solution to the FAA’s misguided interpretation on flight training. The FAA did not heed the committee’s bipartisan call to work toward a consensus solution in July and now Congress is taking action,” said Rep. Sam Graves.
Registration opens for virtual IA renewal series
For 2022, Concorde is offering IA seminars focused on three distinct disciplines: Piston, turbine, and rotorcraft.
Interactive map helps you find sustainable aviation fuel
The map now has nearly 20 locations where the fuel is available, with 4AIR officials noting it will be “continuously updated as new locations are verified or new announcements are made.”
Planes of Fame Airshow cancelled
“Logistical issues and rising operational costs associated with conducting a large-scale event, as well as the continuing challenges related to the pandemic, have led to this cancellation.”
More pilots going to apps and online for weather
Fewer pilots are checking in with Flight Service specialists about the weather before a flight, with more and more using apps and online resources, according to the latest Weather Survey from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Other key findings show the importance of the FAA’s Weather Camera Program, and the reasons why pilots don’t file PIREPs.
Massachusetts Senate tables $1,000 landing fee proposal
The proposed bill, which drew strong criticism from the general aviation and business aviation community, has been “reported to study,” which means it won’t advance any further in the current legislative session.