The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help the college build on its Aviation Pathway model to prepare students for careers as pilots and air traffic conrollers.
General Aviation
uAvionix upgrades MFD software
uAvionix has released software version v1.8.0 for its AV-20-S and AV-20-E Multi-Function Displays (MFD), an upgrade that reflects customer feedback and builds on last year’s v1.7.1 release with performance, usability, and accuracy refinements, according to officials with the Big Fork, Montana-based company.
First flight after a year ends in fuel exhaustion
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: 47 Chief at rest
Gary Calgaard submitted this photo and note: “After a morning of grass strip takeoffs, landings, and a short trip to Forest City Municipal Airport/Trimble Field (KFXY) in Iowa, the Aeronca is back in its farm strip hangar, ready and willing for another wonderful flight! I recently purchased this old gal from a wonderful couple in Willis, Texas. Keith and Kim were sorry to see her leave and chose us as the next caretakers.”
So many choices
Aviation is so much bigger, more diverse, and more rewarding than I ever could have imagined. It wasn’t just the aircraft that made my life’s work worthwhile. My happiness wasn’t limited to the friendships I made, the destinations I discovered, or the challenges I faced and overcame. It was all of it. Every day was different. Every flight an experience I cherished.
Community celebration planned at SMO
The Spirit of Santa Monica presents Douglas Day 2025, a free community celebration honoring Santa Monica’s legacy of aviation innovation and community resilience on Sept. 21.
Fly Kansas Air Tour prepares for takeoff
Stops on this year’s tour include airports in Wellington, Anthony, Strother Field, Augusta, Eureka, Parsons, Emporia, Herington, and Salina.
Sling Pilot Academy integrates AI into flight training
The collaboration will bring NAVI AI’s tools directly into the hands of student pilots and instructors, supporting everything from ground school preparation to real-time flight analytics and post-flight debriefs, according to officials with Sling Pilot Academy.
Pilot accidentally moves fuel selector to off
Probable Cause: Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.