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Air Race Classic 2023 registration open
The Air Race Classic has opened its registration window for the 2023 cross-country air race.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
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Aviation stories, local knowledge and adventures from the FLAL community.
A preserved collection of older aviation news. Repeated archive headlines are grouped; original article links remain available.
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Former astronaut Walter Cunningham dies
Former astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew into space on Apollo 7, died January 3 in Houston. He was 90.
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Restricted airspace expanded due to radiation
As the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) upgrades the Long Range Discrimination Radar located at Clear, Alaska, the restricted area (R-2206) protecting air...
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CubCrafters acquires Summit Aircraft Skis
Yakima, Washington-based CubCrafters, one of the leading manufacturers of backcountry aircraft, recently announced it has acquired Summit Aircraft Ski...
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High-end hangars come to Winchester Regional
The completion of the first six of 32 private hangar condominiums coming to Winchester Regional Airport in Virginia was celebrated with a ribbon-cutti...
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Training and Safety Tip: Startled response
A student pilot in a Cessna 152 heard a loud and repeated banging sound as the airplane lifted into the air. Fortunately, off the end of the runway wa...
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Better Together: Industry Resources Help Improve Aviation Safety
You’re a PUNC – Part 1 of 4 Remember this acronym and nail down 85% of insurance coverage questions.
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FAA LODA requirement eliminated
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 received overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Senate and House before arriving on t...
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American Airlines, Mesa Airlines cut ties
American Airlines announced it will end its six-year regional cooperation with Mesa Airlines, citing concerns over Mesa’s financial and operational ch...
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FAA proposes incorporating pilot certification standards in regulation
The FAA set a January 11 deadline for public comment on a rulemaking proposal that would incorporate over 30 testing and certification standards for p...
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AOPA staff pilots’ favorite flying finds
Active pilots, aircraft owners, a designated pilot examiner, and a rusty pilot share their favorite finds of the year that help them with their everyd...
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Training and Safety Tip: The logbook never lies
It may surprise you to learn that there is no requirement to keep a logbook. The FAA has no such rule.