Will Allow For Reciprocal Conversions Of Certain FAA Pilots Certificates And EU Part-FCL Licenses

GAMA has commended the signing of two new annexes to the EU-U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement on Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviation Safety. These new annexes reach agreements on pilot licenses and flight simulation training devices. “The signing of these two new annexes mark a significant milestone in the ongoing work to improve aviation safety and streamline acceptance of pilot licensing and training. We applaud the work done between the EU and the U.S. to finalize and reach agreement on these long-awaited annexes. GAMA has been at the forefront of advocating for the harmonization of license validations and recognition of fl

Airports And Aviation-Related Industries Contribute More Than $52B To NC's Economy

In its November meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at five North Carolina airports. More than $6.6 million in state and federal funding has been awarded for projects that help airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses, and improve the safety of the pilots and passengers. At Ashe County Airport in Jefferson, for example, the funds will be used to construct a new, partial parallel taxiway so more aircraft can safely maneuver on the airfield and reduce possible safety hazards.

From 2019: It's All About The Future of General Aviation

We talk about the general aviation community, and that’s what it is – not just pilots and aircraft owners, but all the skilled technicians that support them. With glass cockpits, composite technology, and new powerplants, maintenance and support are all the more necessary. The Sporty’s Foundation strives to reach young people at the earliest possible age. Since its inception, EAA’s Next Step has been the primary recipient of Foundation funds. This program ensures that every EAA Young Eagle has a place to go next after

The Engine “Coughed” About Three Times And Was Not Making The Power He Expected

On October 02, 2020 about 1130 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180E, N8678X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Princeton, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he departed from Moses Lake, Washington about 0900 with an estimated 44 gallons of fuel on board. While en route to the destination, he chose an altitude of 11,500 feet mean sea level (msl) in an effort to stay above the smoke and leaned the fuel/air mixture accordingly. After arriving in the vicinity of the intended destination, he planned on