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January 03, 2019

Call For Entries: The Richard Collins Writing Prize For Young Pilots

Contest Sponsored By Sporty's Pilot Shop For Pilots Up To Age 24

The Richard Collins family has partnered with Sporty’s to offer The Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots. To qualify, the writer must be a pilot (including student pilot) who is 24 years of age or younger. The article must be original, not previously published, and no longer than 1,500 words. The topic may reflect any aspect of general aviation flying.

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International Association Of Aircraft Dealers Awards Scholarships

Will Assist Future Business Aviation Leaders With Their Education

The International Aircraft Dealers Association's Business Aviation Scholarship program has awarded $32,000 in individual scholarships to eight college students seeking professions within business aviation.

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NATCA: Number Of Fully Trained Controllers On The Job Now Lowest In 30 Years

Government Shutdown Means Hiring & Training Delays, Worsening Current Air Traffic Controller Staffing Crisis

Because of the federal government shutdown, the FAA has closed its training academy in Oklahoma City where new air traffic controller hires go to begin their careers, according to NATCA. In addition, classroom and simulator training at air traffic control facilities also is suspended during this shutdown. Along with 3,000 other aviation safety professionals represented by NATCA, many new hires who have recently graduated from the academy and begun working at their first air traffic control facility are furloughed, their critical training halted along with their pay.

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Government Shutdown Continues – NATA On Hand to Help

Offers Resources To Help Owners And Operators Navigate The Situation

As 2019 gets underway, all eyes are on Washington and what the Administration and the new Congress will do to end the government shutdown.

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FAA To Conduct Runway Safety Events Focusing On Wrong Surface Operations

Wrong Surface Landings Occur At A Rate Of Approximately One Every Other Day, According To The Agency

In an effort to raise pilots’ awareness of wrong surface events, the FAA will host special Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) meetings at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on Jan. 9 and Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on Jan. 30, and is asking pilots who are based at or frequent these airports to attend.

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Disabled Pilot Fatally Injured In Accident In Thailand

Flight Design CTLS Reportedly Hit Power Lines During Landing Attempt

One of two disabled pilots taking part in an around-the-world flight campaign to raise awareness about differently abled people was fatally injured in an accident while landing at Bang Phra in Thailand.

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