Would Allow Substitution Of A Driver's License 'In Certain Instances'
Perhaps coincidental to the specter of congress creating legislation on the issue, the FAA is beginning a rulemaking project that will consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to substitute a driver’s license in lieu of a FAA medical certificate.
Will Collect Aviation Safety Information Over The Next Year
The FAA has embarked on a one-year project to demonstrate the capabilities of the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) program for the general aviation (GA) community. Voluntary data will be collected from GA pilots within 40 nautical miles of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
An Aviation-Specific Addition To The VIRB Action Camera Family
Garmin's VIRB is the first true HD 1080p action camera to offer the aviation market new capabilities brought on by several new accessories, the company says. The VIRB Elite features a unique 1.4-inch Chroma color display, which makes setup and playback simple.
Cabin Mockup On Display At Sun N' Fun With Garmin Touch Panel
Flight Design is moving towards first flight of its new four-place C4 airplane, with a first flight planned for this summer. Flight Design USA president Tom Peghiny said at Sun N' Fun Tuesday that the prototype airplane is undergoing extensive testing, and certification is expected in Europe sometime in 2015, with FAA certification expected through a reciprocity agreement between the two agencies.
Premier Aircraft Sales Offering Conversion Program
An diesel upgrade for older model Cessna 172s is now available through Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Premier Aircraft Sales, which includes a Centurion 2.0 diesel engine and Garmin 500 glass.
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