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Volunteer Pilots Providing Relief In Puerto Rico And USVI

Bringing Supplies, Evacuating Survivors From Hurricane Maria

Volunteer private pilots are making a huge contribution towards relief efforts underway in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, taking supplies to the island and helping evacuate survivors from the islands.

Four Receive Master Instructor Designation In September

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Four instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of September. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority. All obtained their designation through the Master Instructor "Fluid Review" program online.

BRS Positions Installation Network For C172/182 Parachute Recovery Systems

Nine Qualified Installation Centers Approved For Modifications

BRS Aerospace has established a nationwide Cessna Parachute System Authorized Installation Network to handle whole aircraft parachute installations on the sizeable Cessna 172 and 182 single-engine piston powered fleets.

Secretary Elaine Chao Names Newest FAA Management Advisory Council Members

Group Advises FAA Senior Management On Multiple Matters

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced the appointment of seven new members to the FAA's 13-member Management Advisory Council (MAC). The MAC advises the FAA's senior management on policy, spending, long-range planning, and regulatory matters.

Santa Monica Considers Grass Overrun Areas After Runway Shortening

Would Add $3.44 Million To The Project

The City of Santa Monica is considering using a process called hydro-seeding to grow grass where 1,500 feet of runway is slated to be removed from Santa Monica Airport (KSMO),