The FAA will install 23 camera facilities throughout the Hawaiian islands. The first, on the island of Kauai, are expected to be operational in mid-2021.
Briefings
Sporty’s Foundation giving tops $160,000 in 2020
Bequests were made to organizations from the Young Eagles to aviation scholarships to the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
National Aviation Hall of Fame wins $250,000 state grant
The grant will allow the Hall of Fame — which is in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio — to begin work on its new state-of-the-art facility called the NAHF’s Heritage Hall and Education Center (HHEC).
New hangar, fuel farm in the works at KPWK
The new hangar, increased ramp space, and new fuel farm are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.
FAA not extending COVID exemptions
FAA officials denied a request from GA advocacy groups to extend the special rule that gave pilots exemptions on some training and medical requirements during the pandemic, citing an increase in aviation activity and the availability of personnel to complete training and check activities.
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering moving to Palmer
The popular Alaska event moves from Anchorage to the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer and will take place May 8-9, 2021.
Extra NG certified
The Extra NG (new generation) aircraft is the first totally composite/carbon fiber aerobatic aircraft from Extra Aircraft.
New GA facility at KCVG adds Customs clearance
The new Customs and Border Protection office at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is now up and running at the Wheels Up Jet Center.
High school aviation classes prepare for takeoff at KRZL
For the first time, aviation classes will be held at Jasper County Airport in Indiana, including Principles of Aviation Management, Private Pilot Theory, and Aviation Safety and Operations.