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| FAA developing examiner system fixes, extends some deadlines |
| The working group studying the long-term structure of the FAA's designated pilot examiner system plans to meet in June to hear the recommendations three subcommittees are preparing to help make pilot practical testing more efficient and delay-free.
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| FAA can't waive insurance requirements |
| The recent FAA decision to temporarily suspend enforcement of medical certificate lapses during the coronavirus emergency may not change insurance policy requirements. It's possible that flying without a current or valid medical certificate could jeopardize the validity of an airman's certificate, insurance industry officials said.
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| Piper joins fight for coronavirus relief |
| Piper Aircraft prototyped a clear plastic face shield for a hospital on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic and quickly shifted some resources to manufacture personal protective equipment after the new product exceeded expectations. Piper's face shield includes materials usually used to make the seats and interiors for the Piper Pilot 100 and other training aircraft.
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| EAA: AirVenture decision point in May |
| The Experimental Aircraft Association staff is working from home, and advising pilots not to expect any final decision about EAA AirVenture until May. EAA President Jack Pelton said the association is closely following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as other government entities.
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| Student pilot flies medical supplies to Va. rural hospitals |
| Student pilot T.J. Kim has been keeping up on his flight instruction during the coronavirus pandemic by flying medical supplies to rural hospitals. Kim and his flight instructor have delivered masks, respirators, and other medical equipment to critical access hospitals, averaging one flight a week, according to WSLS.com. Kim, who trains at Leesburg, said it’s a great way to continue flying while helping others.
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