Pilots flew into the Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport in early August 2021 to donate school supplies for students.
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19-year-old woman’s record-breaking attempt takes off
The current female record holder is American, Shaesta Waiz who was 30 years old at the time of her circumnavigation in 2017. The youngest male record holder is just over 18 years old.
One Pilot’s View: Free fall to the left seat
Every aviator takes his or her own individual path to become a pilot. My inspiration to fly arrived via a parachute.
Spread your wings on National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day is Aug. 19 — Orville Wright’s birthday. The folks at NASA have some suggestions for celebrating.
2022 FAR/AIM series now available
The FAR/AIM books comes with a free subscription service that updates you throughout the year if a rule changes.
Wildlife strikes down in 2020, mostly due to pandemic
The 33% drop in wildlife strikes in 2020 was “directly related” to a 37% drop in aircraft movements during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the FAA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Video: Pilots helping pilots
She spent 22 years flying an Army helicopter, making sure people got essential medical care. Now when she needs it, an Angel Flight pilot comes to her rescue.
Michigan pilot tops 2,400 Young Eagles flights
Douglas Conciatu, who has been flying Young Eagles for 30 years, won this year’s Phillips 66 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award.
Free Runway Safety Pilot Simulator launches
Pilots can earn WINGS credit for using the new Runway Safety simulator from the FAA.