Results of a January 2018 survey of pricing for FAA practical tests by the Flight School Association of North America has found that prices vary from region to region, with the highest prices reported in areas of higher training activity. “Higher test prices seem to be occurring in places where there is higher training activity, […]
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Veteran Albert ‘Jay’ Shower takes final flight
EL CAJON, California — The field of aviation lost a prolific airman when Albert Joseph “Jay” Shower, Jr. (USN Ret.) died of natural causes on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Shower was a Vietnam veteran who served as an officer in the United States Navy for more than 22 years until his retirement and honorable discharge […]
AMA Expo East slated Feb. 23-25
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, Feb. 23-25, 2018. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV […]
Sport Air Racing League prepares for takeoff
The first race of the 2018 Sport Air Racing League season will take off April 7, 2018, at Sandersville, Georgia, with the Sunrise 100 Air Race. The fourth annual Sunshine Express 400 takes off the next day, April 8, with racers making their way to Winter Haven, Florida, in time for SUN ‘n FUN in nearby […]
Geospatial Intelligence program goes online
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — With drone technology advancing into more and more industries, the aerospace department at Northland Community & Technical College (NCTC) is gearing up to take its Geospatial Intelligence Analysis program online this fall. The move to a distance learning format will allow the college to train students around the world for […]
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2018
HOUSTON, Texas — Officials at the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) have revealed the names of the five new inductees into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor and recognize Texans and Texas companies or organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions to the […]
KSAV working to integrate drones into airport operations
SAVANNAH, Georgia — Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is partnering with Woolpert to integrate unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technologies into airport and airfield operations. KSAV is one of the first commercial service airports to formally integrate drone technologies into its regular operational programs for inspection, maintenance, monitoring and facility management, including supporting its Part 139 […]
Eclipse pre-owned aircraft program launches
LOS ANGELES — AEROCOR has launched a Certified PreOwned Program for the Eclipse 500 and 550. “We are very excited to bring this unique opportunity to the Eclipse market,” says company co-founder Gavin Woodman. “We know how stressful buying a jet can be, and we’ve seen how easy it is to make costly mistakes. We […]
Trio autopilot approved for Cessna 177, 180 and 185s, more to come
The STC Group has received approval from the FAA to add the Cessna 177, Cessna 180 and Cessna 185 to its Supplemental Type Certificate model list for the Trio Avionics Corporation’s Pro Pilot autopilot. With these additions, the autopilot STC now extends to Cessna 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, and Piper PA-28 models, according […]