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NEWS
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| AOPA announces 2018 scholarship programs |
| Pass the word to your customers: Applications are open for three scholarship programs offered by AOPA. Two will help student pilots earn their initial pilot certificate, and a new program will help certificated pilots achieve an advanced certificate or rating. READ MORE › |
| FSANA to hold annual convention Feb. 12 |
| Learn about current issues, aviation regulations, and best business practices at this year’s Flight School Association of North America annual conference. This year’s event, to be held Feb. 12 through 15 in San Diego, Calif., will allow training providers an opportunity to meet with regional airline representatives about collaborative possibilities. READ MORE › |
| Piper AD addresses fuel selector placards |
| The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive affecting many Piper PA–28 series single-engine aircraft, requiring inspection of the fuel tank selector cover to verify that the left and right fuel tank selector placards are positioned properly, and replacing those found not to conform. READ MORE › |
| FAA proposes widespread AD for Cessna fatigue cracks |
| The FAA has proposed to adopt an airworthiness directive affecting numerous models of Cessna 172, 182, 206, 207, and 210 airplanes that would require inspection for possible metal fatigue cracking in the lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead, and any necessary repairs. Operators may comment on the AD by March 19. READ MORE › |
| Texas flight school celebrates 100th class of international students |
| U.S. Aviation Academy, Denton, Texas, welcomed its 100th class of international students in January. Launched in 2009, the Part 141 flight school concentrates on airline cadet training with students from China Southern Airlines. U.S. Aviation has 100 training aircraft spread across three locations in North Texas. The company expects to fly more than 90,000 hours in 2018, according to a press release. |
| Ameriflight, Florida flight school sign pathway agreement |
| International cargo carrier Ameriflight has signed a career pathway agreement with Epic Flight Academy, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The cadet pathway program will allow pilots to go from zero time to flying for an airline in five years. Cadets will acquire 1,200 hours at the flight school, then work as a captain at Ameriflight for three years. They will have the opportunity to advance to a carrier that has a flow-through or gateway agreement with Ameriflight, according to a press release. |
| FAA seeks San Francisco Class B airspace redesign |
| The FAA plans to redesign San Francisco’s Class B airspace and has offered a proposal that moves away from the typical concentric-circles airspace in favor of a layout based on updated arrival and departure routes to and from San Francisco International Airport. Pilots are encouraged to comment on the proposal. READ MORE › |
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