A 2nd Career Path Later in Life Saw Charnell Walls go from Student to Captain
King Schools has selected the winner of the 2022 Martha King Scholarship for female flight instructors, selecting Charnell Walls. Walls entered the world of aviation from a different position than the average pilot, deciding on a career change at 50, selling her home, and enrolling in the Aviation Department at the University of Oklahoma. She graduated with honors and Bachelor's in Aviation Management, as well as the school's Letzeiser Award for achievements and community service.
California Anti-Lead Campaign Successfully Replaces 100LL with STC-Required Avfuel Alternative
Aeroplex Group has announced a successful transition to unleaded Swift UL94 fuel at those airports residing in Santa Monica, California. The locations have been ground zero in a high-profile example of the "war on leaded avfuel" to some after the local officials banned the sale of 100LL in the city-operated airfields under their purview. The installation of Swift UL94 at the airfields offers a viable, affordable replacement for continued operations - as long as the operator gets the appropriate STC for their aircraft.
3 Days of Oxygen Seminars, Mystery Goodies for Visitors Who Repeat the Secret Code Phrase
Aerox is getting ready for Sun 'n Fun 2022, one of the biggest aviation shindigs of the year! Given their long track record of oxygen system support and design, Aerox will hold an open seminar on hypoxia avoidance, prevention, and oxygen system use in the context of pilots just dipping their toes into the market. CFII, FAAS Team representative, and Aerox head Scott Ashton will present a series of 3 lectures suited to anyone in aviation, about on the technical level of an average PPL student.
From 2015 (YouTube Version): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers
In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fl
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