The flights, which began two days after Hurricane Ida made landfall on Aug. 29, are expected to continue into the first full week of September.
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Mountain-top airport reinvigorated
Volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation spent a Saturday clearing trails near the airport in an effort to increase the number of planes arriving for hiking and camping.
FAA invests $85 million in Alaska airports
“Aviation is a way of life in America, and nowhere is this truer than in Alaska,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “These grants invest in the safety of Alaska’s airport infrastructure.”
STOL Drag: Making good pilots better
A new training program makes history, earning FAA accreditation to teach pilots how to become STOL Drag race pilots. And even if those pilots never race, they still become better pilots, says STOL Drag’s creator.
Recovery continues for aircraft manufacturers
The general aviation manufacturing industry continues to recover from the pandemic, with sales during the first half of 2021 up in all categories of aircraft.
New owner for FlightAware
Collins Aerospace officials say acquiring FlightAware’s flight tracking and data platform, “the largest in the world, has the potential to deliver new capabilities and innovations across our entire business.”
Free Learn to Turn training program released
Sponsored by Avemco Insurance Company and Hartzell Propeller, the free program is includes a 98-page digital booklet, a 42-page graphics supplement to facilitate classroom discussion, a 28-minute webinar recording, a 12-minute video, targeted training exercises, and a pilot survey.
Flying Boat documentary premieres
In celebration of the movie, Braun is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of 100 limited edition FLYING BOAT film posters (both signed and framed) to the Pan Am Museum Foundation, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Aspen Flight Academy.
Pilot, mechanic shortage to be spotlighted at symposium
The three-day symposium will bring together officials from airlines, manufacturers, industry associations, labor unions, government agencies, and academic institutions to “identify and mitigate challenges to creating a sufficient pool of qualified pilots and technicians,” according to Purdue University officials.