Women in Aviation will use its $250,000 grant to offer 47 additional scholarships in 2021, while the Ninety-Nines will use its $500,000 grant to develop additional pilot proficiency programs and increase its outreach activities.
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Why do pilots continue to inadvertently fly into IMC?
These kinds of accidents “stem from failed planning, lack of understanding, or poor decision-making. All pilots have the option to turn down a flight before launch, turn around, proceed to an alternate, or land in a safe place if the weather deteriorates below company or personal minimums, yet we continue to see these types of accidents.”
The Museum of Flight reopens March 4
The Seattle museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays, with admissions limited to 25% capacity to ensure social distancing.
ACE names new executive director
The new head of the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida is Doug Jeanes, recently retired president and CEO of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Texas.
Aviation companies put out Help Wanted signs
“The increase of job advertisements from companies is astounding. This is a very promising start to 2021.”
Aviation contributes $40 billion to Tennessee economy
General aviation business tenants generated $635 million in economic impact in 2019, according to a new economic impact study by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, with GA visitor spending topping $8 billion.
CAF Dixie Wing now CAF Airbase Georgia
The new name is a testament to the “tremendous growth and awarded accomplishments” the Commemorative Air Force’s Dixie Wing has achieved over the last 35 years.
2020 WINGS Sweepstakes winners named
10 pilot are sharing $10,000 as part of a program to encourage participating in the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
Team Zenith STOL the show in New Zealand
Two Zenith aircraft took top spots at the 2021 Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand.