Recently signed measure contains first-ever general aviation provision. EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has recognized (R-Missouri) for his bipartisan efforts, working with leaders in…
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Homebuilt Aircraft Fatal Accidents Remain Under Historic Average
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2023 Digital Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – Fatal amateur-built aircraft accidents remained under the historic average over the 12-month period ending in September 2022, but…
FAA Extends Aircraft Registration From 3 To 7 Years
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2023 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the duration of aircraft registration certificates from three to seven years,…
Could The FAA Be Putting Us At Risk By Changing The Definitions of Long-Accepted Acronyms & Terminology?
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2023 Digital Issue The recent fiasco on January 11, 2023, involving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its lack of a…
Wisconsin Aviation Conference 2022 Topics & Recognition
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2022/January 2023 Digital Issue EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Welcoming attendees to the Wisconsin Aviation Conference, October 3 – 5, 2022, was…
FAA Appoints Lirio Liu Head of Aircraft Certification
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2022 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The FAA has appointed Lirio Liu manager of Aircraft Certification, replacing Earl Lawrence, who has held the position…
FAA Reaches One Millionth Airspace Authorization For Drone Pilots
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace…
FAA Administrator Resigns
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue. WASHINGTON, DC – Steve Dickson, who was nominated in August 2019 by President Donald Trump to be the FAA Administrator for…
Susan E. Northrup, M.D. FAA’s Federal Air Surgeon
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 issue Dr. Susan E. Northrup, M.D. was appointed the Federal Air Surgeon of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in January 2021. She…
NEW SFAR KEEPS MOST OF ORIGINAL PANDEMIC RELIEF
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES ARE AN EXCEPTION June 25, 2020 Pilot medical certificates expiring between April 30 and September 30, 2020, will now have a three-month extension after their expiration month, under…