The 2023 Redbird Migration flight training conference will be held at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with its new 15,000-square-foot Pilot Proficiency Center.
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Commercial pilot course with reduced hours introduced
Students with zero flight time are eligible for the new course, which allows them to earn their commercial certificate in 165 hours, compared to 220 for a Part 141 school and 250 for a Part 61 school.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing on a golf course
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Great Lakes fly-by
John Lumkes submitted this photo and note: “A Great Lakes biplane doing a fly-by at Timberhouse Aero Estates in Lafayette, Indiana. Piloted by David Gevers, passenger Randy Coakes.”
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99s Museum expands
The museum, which is adding 5,000 square feet, will be open to visitors during its remodeling.
New hot spot symbols introduced
The new hot spot symbols and more will be introduced during a March 16 live broadcast of the National Association of Flight Instructor’s MentorLive.
SocialFlight launches free FAA learning system
Developed in collaboration with the FAA Safety Team, the new system provides on-demand, accredited video education for pilots, A&P/IAs and other FAA-certificated Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) at no cost to course participants.
Piper pilots face off
Aircraft landed prior to the displaced threshold and runway, taxied to the runway entryway and stopped nose to nose with my aircraft. Pilot made a motion with his hands that he wanted me to move out of his way so he could taxi past.