Founded in 1928 by America’s early flight pioneers, KVNY has played an important role in both San Fernando Valley and aviation history.
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Ranger Airfield to raffle Cessna 150
Proceeds from the raffle will be used to restore the airport’s 1928 hangar/musuem.
Pilot offers scholarship for tailwheel endorsement
Named after one of his favorite flight instructors, Craig is offering the $2,000 Jane Berg Scholarship to provide a tailwheel endorsement in a Piper J-3 Cub.
Transition flying car cleared for takeoff
The vehicle that received the FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate is legal only for flight and represents the initial version of the Transition roadable aircraft, company officials noted.
Terrafugia will produce and sell additional flight-only versions as it evolves the driving portion of the Transition design, with the goal of being legal both in the sky and on roads in 2022.
Free Virtual IA Renewal Series slated for March
The free Northeast Virtual Aviation Training Day/IA Renewal is an opportunity for mechanics and technicians to earn eight hours of recurrent IA training credit and eight hours of AMT credit.
California pilot wins AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10
Aaron Benedetti was out for a Sunday afternoon at California’s Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) to catch up with his old college friend Darren Pleasance when he got the surprise many pilots dream about — the keys to the AOPA Sweepstakes Van’s Aircraft RV–10.
EAA launches AeroEducate for kids 5 to 18
“AeroEducate aims to take that youthful discovery and fascination with flight into a positive direction that builds goals and fun for young people, as well as resources for their parents, teachers, and local mentors.”
Pilot ranked as one of Top 100 Best Jobs of 2021
U.S. News places pilots’ median salary at $121,430, ranking the profession #14 in its Best Paying Jobs list.
Applications now open for GAMA scholarship
Deadline is April 16 to apply for the $2,000 scholarship.