The new airports include Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando Sanford, Daytona Beach, Miami Executive, and Palm Beach International, with all systems expected to be operational by Thanksgiving 2024.
Briefings
More opportunities for Young Eagles through updated Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course
Kids who fly as part of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program will have access to an improved benefit, as long-time partner Sporty’s has made several updates to its Learn to Fly course.
New collaboration adds flight sim scenarios to Sporty’s Learn to Fly course
Sporty’s has partnered with Infinite Flight to integrate its scenario-based flight simulator training with Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course, allowing students to practice maneuvers virtually. This collaboration offers pilots the chance to apply flight lessons in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk simulator with realistic weather scenarios before transitioning to real-world flying.
Restaurants, lodging, and camping on or near airports mapped
The Airport Based Restaurants map includes 398 on-airport restaurants and 528 within one-and-one-half miles of an airport.
Foundation creates pilot’s guide to O61
“Flying into a new airport is never easy and Cameron Park Airport has some tricky terrain issues to contend with,” foundation officials said, noting the airport also has some ground operations rules — “all which can be confusing to pilots unfamiliar with the environment.”
Aviation summer camp inspires the next generation
A free aerospace summer camp was a hit in Florida. While the Aviation Connection summer camps have been held in Canada for seven years, this is the non-profit organization’s first summer camp in the U.S.
Piper M700 certified in Canada
The first M700 FURY delivery into Canada is scheduled soon, with additional international deliveries this year into Europe and Brazil as those certifications are obtained, according to Piper officials.
Initial build of eFlyer begins
The project aims to fabricate and assemble an all-composite structure, validate approved design plans, and establish production processes, according to company officials.
Fundraising gala to boost scholarship fund for veterans
The CloudDancer Scholarship is intended to help veterans interested in pursuing careers in aviation. It provides flight training funds to veterans seeking a post-military aviation career by bridging the gap in GI Bill benefits.