Embattled Airports Being Forced to Remove 100LL for Branded Unleaded Gas

Santa Clara, California has continued its assault on general aviation operations in the vicinity, with the insistence of removing 100 low-lead fuel from sale in the two airports under its purview. County Executive Jeff Smith said the county will not modify its approach, promising that it will be "lead free by January 1st." The move had piqued the attention of the FAA, who notified the county of an informal investigation under 14 CFR Part 13. The county was given 20 days to respond to the notice, but informal statements give the impression that the ban will go into effect December 31. 

High Schoolers Set to Build Vans RV-12iS in Tech Program

The Texarkana Independent School District has revealed a new partnership with Tango Flight, a 501c3 non-profit corporation aimed at fostering STEM participation in young students. The program will get students experience in building a fully operational Vans RV-12iS. Tango Flight is an educational charity with its own turnkey program made alongside Wichita State University and the Airbus Foundation. The curriculum provides students with the fundamental technical and mechanical skills they need to build their own LSA, as well as a, "strong mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering foundation." Texarkana appears to be the second school district to take advantage of their offerings,

Purpose Of The Flight Was To “Warm Up The Oil” Because They Were Going To Change The Engine Oil

On November 8, 2021, at 1257 eastern standard time, a Mooney M20F, N3284F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Villa Rica, Georgia. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to a friend of the pilot who saw him prior to departure, the purpose of the flight was to “warm up the oil” because they were going to change the engine oil and check the cylinders compression in preparation for an upcoming annual inspection. He watched the airplane depart the traffic pattern area and did not hear any di