Update: Early Analysis Wings Over Dallas Midair
AOPA responds to PSI reimbursement decrease for third-party FAA test providers
In a November 18 letter, PSI, the FAA knowledge test contractor, informed third-party providers that a change in fee structure would significantly reduce the current reimbursement rate to third-party test centers by more than 65 percent for most FAA exams, effective January 1.
United Aviate trains for upset recovery and prevention
United Aviate Academy in Goodyear, Arizona, the only flight training school owned and operated by a major U.S. airline, has partnered with Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), in Mesa, Arizona, to provide their flight students with training on avoiding and recovering from loss of control in flight (LOC-I).
A dash from Spain to Norway
Two planned trips fused into one when a long streak of unusually favorable weather appeared in the forecast, resulting in over 24 hours in the air, flying a Piper Super Cub from the bottom of Spain to Norway.
Training and Safety Tip: Extra set of eyes
The most common type of pilot deviation for VFR pilots involves airspace violations. Losing situational awareness and entering airspace they are not authorized to enter could happen for any number of reasons.
Flying for our future
Leading nonprofit conservation flying organization LightHawk is helping preserve ecosystems across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with its team of volunteer pilots, aircraft, and photographers.
FAA Weather Camera Network extends across the country
The FAA is expanding its Weather Camera Program to more locations across the country.
Training and Safety Tip: Extra set of eyes
The most common type of pilot deviation for VFR pilots involves airspace violations. Losing situational awareness and entering airspace they are not authorized to enter could happen for any number of reasons.
Flying for our future
Leading nonprofit conservation flying organization LightHawk is helping preserve ecosystems across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with its team of volunteer pilots, aircraft, and photographers.
FAA Weather Camera Network extends across the country
The FAA is expanding its Weather Camera Program to more locations across the country.
