“We have had students who finished and soloed in times that we have never seen before,” Embry-Riddle Flight Training Manager Nicole Hester said. “We’re also getting feedback from our instructor pilots that students in the new program can immediately control the airplane and understand radio communications very well.”
Aircraft
Swiss pilots flying around the world to advocate for greener aviation
Flying a Diamond DA50, the two pilots are stopping places where initiatives for sustainable aviation are working, as well as using Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon offsets.
Picture of the Day: Moment of touchdown
Larry Brock submitted this photo and note: “Landing at McWhirter Field (KLKR) in Lancaster, South Carolina.”
KHTO to become private use airport
Long Island’s East Hampton Airport (KHTO) will temporarily close March 1, reopening three days later as a “new airport,” a private-use facility subject to prior permission required conditions and other restrictions.
Flying Car certified to fly
The AirCar flying car has been issued a Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority, with the company now working on the production model.
Picture of the Day: Ice Lake
Stephen Halter submitted this photo and note: “$100 lunch on a frozen lake.”
One-of-a-kind resource in affordable aviation launches
Part 103 aircraft are the heart of affordable aviation. And now LSA expert Dan Johnson has created a list of all the Part 103 aircraft available to make finding the right one for you just a bit easier.
High demand, low supply leads to ‘red hot’ market for used GA aircraft
According to a new report, aircraft dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association closed 20% more deals in 2021 than the year before: 1,372 aircraft transactions, compared to 1,135 deals in 2020. This was despite a shriveled aircraft inventory, with many airplanes never making it to market before being snatched up by buyers willing to pay top dollar, officials noted.
Pipistrel unveils the Explorer
The two-seater, which is already EASA certified, can run on auto fuel and is approved for night VFR operations, spins, and glider towing.