Event Participation Doubled Has Since Last Year

Spectator registration is now open for ArkanSTOL’s “Ozark Backwoods Challenge.”This September 29th - October 3rd marks the dates for the event, inspired by the challenging terrain of the Arkansas Ozarks. The terrain involves actual backwoods flying while adding the elements of time trials and river valley winds. All of these factors combine to make for a challenging competition. Last year (2020) was the first year for the challenge, held at Byrd’s Adventure Center in western Arkansas along the Mulberry river. The owners Zen (a pilot) and Pam Boulden carved out a series of runways years ago for their friends who came to visit, which ended up as the beginnings for ArkanSTOL.&nbs

Aero Linx: Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Dedicated to promoting and recognizing the aviation maintenance technician. PAMA initiatives are directed by the Board, a group of individuals that represent all segments of membership. Under their leadership, the trade association pursues its mission to promote professionalism among aviation maintenance personnel. Since 1972, PAMA has been dedicated to promoting professionalism and recognition of the aviation maintenance technician through communication, education, representation, and support of continuous improvement in aviation safety. Their mission is to promote continuous improvement in aviation safety through communication, education, rep

Terminal Data Link System (TDLS) A system that provides Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) both on a specified radio frequency and also, for subscribers, in a text message via data link to the cockpit or to a gate printer. TDLS also provides Pre-departure Clearances (PDC), at selected airports, to subscribers, through a service provider, in text to the  cockpit or to a gate printer. In addition, TDLS will emulate the Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) information within the control tower.

"That is why we are backing the Certainty for General Aviation Pilots Act to quickly address the issue. With the help of EAA, twin bills have been introduced in the Senate and House that would require the FAA to recognize flight training and the Additional Pilot Program for homebuilt flight testing as permitted activities not requiring any special authorization. The Senate bill is S.2458, introduced by Senators James Inhofe (R-OK), John Boozman (R-AR), and Angus King (I-ME), and the House bill is H.R.4645, introduced by Representative Sam Graves (R-MO)." Source: From a statement by EAA to its members, and the rest of the Sport and GA community, asking them to reach out to their elected officials to find a solution for atrocious recent FAA