The Unmanned Safety Institute, a professional organization dedicated to the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the U.S. National Airspace System, has partnered with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) to provide training on the safety and security of UAS to the law enforcement community throughout the State of Florida. The educational workshops are […]
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AOPA offers hurricane preparedness resource for pilots
With the East Coast still cleaning up after Hurricane Hermine — and hurricane season just now entering its busiest time — the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association wants to be sure owners know how to protect their aircraft and what to do in the event a storm strikes near them. Check out the association’s hurricane reference page for information.
Video: Lifeline Across the Bay marks milestone for university
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site and the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently conducted the state’s first civil unmanned aerial delivery of simulated medical cargo. Engineers from UMD flew a Talon 120LE fixed wing aircraft across the Chesapeake Bay with saline solution simulating four vials of Epinephrine […]
FAA moves forward with SoCal airspace modernization
The FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision for the Southern California Metroplex project. The decision enables the agency to move forward with the project, which will replace dozens of existing conventional air traffic control procedures with new satellite-based procedures. Prior to making the decision, the FAA conducted environmental reviews […]
CAP wraps up Hermine mission
The Civil Air Patrol’s Florida Wing wrapped up its response to Hurricane Hermine Sept. 7, 2016, and returned to normal operations after 10 days of active alert status. The Florida Wing was put on active alert Aug. 25 due to the threat of tropical weather entering the Florida Strait. After Hermine became a hurricane and made […]
Online auction launches to raise funds for Lee Bottom Aviation Refuge
The Lee Bottom Aviation Refuge is holding its first ever online auction fundraiser. “How does an hour of T-6 dual sound? Want to take a romantic biplane flight with a friend? Or how about aerobatic training in a Super Decathalon? Maybe you’re looking for a discount on items at Univair. Whatever the case, and wherever […]
AOPA launches ADS-B selector tool
With the FAA mandate for ADS-B Out approaching — it will be required by Jan. 1, 2020 in most airspace where a transponder is required today — aircraft owners need to understand the options. That’s why the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) put together an ADS-B selection tool to help GA aircraft owners determine the best solutions […]
Indy Asset Exchange changes name to Solutions Aviation
GREENFIELD, Ind. — Solutions Aviation, an aircraft brokerage and management services company, recently changed its name from Indy Asset Exchange. The change was made to help the company co-brand with its partner, Solutions Air Charter, company officials noted. Solutions Aviation provides aircraft management and charter management services, as well as short term, bridge loan financing for aircraft […]
Able Flight pilot to work in space program
Non-profit now accepting applications for flight training scholarships Eric Ingram will soon leave Houston for Washington, D.C., and his new career with the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation. A member of Able Flight‘s Class of 2011, Eric will work as an aerospace engineer on the team that reviews licensing and permitting of technologies and […]