Created by the National Aeronautic Association in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the Public Benefit Flying Awards recognize volunteer pilots and organizations engaged in flying to help others.
Pilots
FAA to study air traffic controller fatigue
The three-person panel will begin its work in early January and provide a final report to the FAA about six weeks later, according to agency officials.
Attempt to park in tight parking space dings another airplane
A vehicle was parked to the right and Aircraft Y was parked on the left. The space between the two was very tight.
Picture of the Day: Into clear air
Victor Vogel, MD, CFI, CFI-I submitted this photo and note: “In a Cirrus SR22 on an IFR flight plan from Norfolk, Virginia, to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvana. We just descended out of icing conditions at 7,000 feet MSL to clear air at 6,000 feet MSL over Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna River. A smooth ride.”
Pay attention
I can’t imagine why the city would want to annex the land if development wasn’t the ultimate plan.
FAA certification for the ICON A5
With the new approval, ICON Aircraft is “one of only a few Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) manufacturers in the world to meet the certification standards of the FAA,” according to officials with the Vacaville, California-based company.
New flight academy in works at KEFD
The Houston City Council unanimously approved Houston Airports to use $5.5 million from its Airport Improvement Fund to build the Texas Southern University Flight Academy at Ellington Airport (KEFD).
EAA’s AeroEducate expands in 2023
“AeroEducate’s rapid growth in 2023 reflected the program’s improvement and expansion throughout the year,” said Paul Maloy, EAA Director of Education.
Pilot’s first time flying from the right seat goes awry
The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion.