Aviation touches the lives of countless South Carolinians in ways that might surprise you. In honor of Aviation Week Aug. 17-23, the South Carolina Aviation Association and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission will showcase the impact aviation has on the state, its people and the economy.
Allows Students To Earn A Minor In Aviation Operations On Fixed- Or Rotary-Wing Tracks
Troy University officials, together with City of Troy and Mauna Loa Helicopters, have established a program aimed at training commercial aviators at N. Kenneth Campbell Field (KTOI) in Troy, AL. The program, that will allow students at the University to earn a minor in aviation operations with either fixed-wing or rotary-wing tracts, will begin in fall 2014.
Agency Says The Company May Be Violating Its Rules On Commercial Operation
The concept seems fairly simple. Private pilots would offer extra seats in their airplanes through AirPooler based in Cambridge, MA, and the passengers would help offset some of the expenses of making the trip, like fuel. AirPooler would calculate the shared cost, bill the passenger, and collect a small transaction fee for offering the service.
Questions Site-Specific Training For ATC Personnel
The Department of Transportation Inspector General (DOT IG) has issued a memo to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta pointing out weaknesses in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) being deployed at 11 major airports around the country.
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