A new FAA position that is specific to addressing GA issues and growth may be in the works.
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New deal increases access to five New Mexico backcountry airstrips
An agreement has been inked between officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation and Gila National Forest in New Mexico to increase access to five backcountry airstrips: Beaverhead, Jewett Mesa, Me-Own, Negrito, and Rainy Mesa.
Pilots in Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip updated
The latest edition includes a new chapter on preparing for and completing the initial qualifications course at an airline, encompassing aircraft systems training, flight deck procedures training, maneuvers training, line oriented flight training (LOFT), and the line oriented evaluation.
Picture of the Day: The colors of fall from 1,500 feet
Shawn Bennett submitted this photo and note: “Fall flying in my Rans S6S over East Central Illinois out of KDNV. I’m purely a Light Sport recreational pilot. I set a goal for myself to fly seven days in a row while surpassing the 300 hour total flight time. This was the scenery that greeted me on day seven. I did cross the 300 hour mark. A beautiful day all around.”
AOPA files complaint with FAA on 100LL ban
The latest filing follows an informal Part 13 complaint, which prompted the FAA to investigate multiple potential violations of grant assurances by Santa Clara County.
Registration opens for 2023 free IA renewal events
The free aviation maintenance training sessions are available to inspectors, maintenance professionals, pilots, aviation professionals, students, and enthusiasts.
New name for Colorado drone organization
Since its founding in 2017, membership has grown quickly in the Central Colorado UAS club — so quickly, in fact, that it’s spurred a name change for the organization to Mountain West UAS (MWUAS).
Picture of the Day: Worth it
Brandon Lincoln submitted this photo and note: “Early morning sunrise makes the 4:45 a.m. wakeup worth it. Student hours 13 and 14.”
At 87, Ed Cervantes supports GA one airplane at a time
The founder of Ed’s Mobile Aircraft Maintenance in Los Angeles, Ed Cervantes is an old school A&P who has a very loyal customer base. And at 87, he has no plans to retire.