Flight School Association of North America officials hope to make this an annual symposium for Designated Pilot Examiners, who “form the backbone of the airman practical testing system in America.”
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Avionics services expand at KFTW
Spirit Aeronautics has opened a new avionics repair station at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Texas.
Flight sims: Tools or toys for pilots?
A free webinar takes a deep dive into flight sim for pilots, including how to choose the right system to fit your needs, mistakes to avoid when flying at home, and much more.
Free copies of AEA Pilot’s Guide available
The annual guide includes educational articles, information and data about “the ever-changing world of avionics technologies.”
Airfield guide tops 300 backcountry airfields
The guide lists backcountry airstrips in all 50 states.
Registration opens for Aviation Design Challenge
Now in its 10th year, the competition will be open to 150 teams from schools across the U.S.
Drone detection system for GA pilots aims to be the Waze of the skies
Developers hope the system will eventually become the Waze of the skies, enabling pilots to warn other pilots about rogue drones.
Confused about military airspace?
You can ask questions during the virtual workshop, which is designed to let pilots know how the FAA and the Department of Defense are working together to give pilots real-time status updates about military airspace.
300 schools now using You Can Fly curriculum
300 educational institutions in 44 states are using the aviation STEM curriculum, up from 200 schools in 36 states last year.