Registrations are now being accepted for Camp CAVU, an immersive five-day aviation camp designed for youth ages 14 to 18, offers aspiring aviators the opportunity to explore the world of flight through a hands-on, educational experience.
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New backcountry airstrip opens in Southwest Idaho
The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has opened a new public-use airstrip at its Star Valley Ranch in remote southwest Idaho.
Deadline approaches for Henry O scholarship
The scholarship program awards $2,500 to three college students continuing their education in the aviation or aerospace industry. The funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Two Americans place in international aviation art contest
Lottie Schmutz of Wyoming took first place for ages 10-13 in the FAI International Young Artist Contest, while Lalitha Kuchipudi of Virginia took first place, ages 14-17.
Epic Flight Academy partners with Denver university
Epic Flight Academy and Metropolitan State University Denver have partnered, with Epic providing FAA Part 141 pilot training provider to MSU Denver students.
GA airplane sales post double-digit increases
Airplane shipments through the first quarter of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024, saw piston airplanes increase 19.3% with 353 deliveries, turboprops increase 23.1% with 133, and business jets increase 11% with 141.
LightHawk’s 50 in 50 Challenge returns
Every mission is made possible by LightHawk’s experienced volunteer pilots, each with over 1,000 hours of pilot in command time. These pilots donate their time, skills, and aircraft to fly missions that accelerate environmental progress.
EAA’s One Week Wonder added to collection at National Air and Space Museum
“This airplane will impress visitors with the innovation and technology that is everywhere in the homebuilding movement and recreational aviation,” said Russell Lee, curator of homebuilt aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum. “Although one of the smallest airplanes displayed at the Udvar-Hazy Center, its power to excite visitors about the freedom of flight equals the largest aircraft displayed here.”
Volunteers help clean up storm-ravaged North Fox Island
Volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) have met several times at North Fox Island Airfield (6Y3) in Michigan to help clean up the airfield after an early spring ice storm downed several hundred trees, many along the turf runway.