The software allows drone pilots to file LAANC authorizations with the FAA. It also includes flight planning tools, such as interactive maps, weather information, and flight logs.
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Women in Aviation 2021 conference goes all-virtual
The 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held virtually on March 11-12, 2021.
Free compliance training offered to unemployed aviation professionals
“We hope this course will be a useful step towards a safety-first rebuilding of the industry.”
Two inducted into Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame inducted two aviators this year. It usually only inducts one a year.
EAA teams with Microsoft Flight Simulator on scholarships, educational resources
EAA and Microsoft have committed to establishing three Microsoft Flight Simulator Scholarships for each of the next three years.
Piston airplane deliveries rebound
“This latest shipment report gives insight into how the industry is faring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
New weather feature available from AOPA
AOPA Weather provides national and airport-specific data in a mobile-friendly format that makes it easy for pilots to check weather on the go, even through the AOPA app.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop more than 15%
The 44 fatal accidents were 8% below the FAA’s not-to-exceed number of 48 for fiscal year 2020,
FAA goes beyond drones
The new FAA program called BEYOND will “further advance the safe integration of drones into our national air space.”