Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service

First 'Civilian' Trike CFI Issued in USA by DE

On April 19, 2005, the first trike (weight shift control) CFI (authorized sport pilot trike flight instructor) examination was successfully completed by Terri Sipantzi of Forrest, VA.

FAA Makes More Sport Pilot Data Available

The FAA's Martin Weaver tells ANN that, "We have added two documents to the Sport Pilot Documents page of the Light Sport Aviation (AFS-610) web site."

Fatal Glider Crash Investigation Providing Few Clues

An April 6th commercial glider flight that resulted in an accident, claiming the life of the newly certified commercial pilot, and injuring his two passengers, is yielding scant evidence as to the cause.

FAA Language Puts Historic Aircraft Restorations At Risk

EAA, along with its Vintage Aircraft Association division, is objecting strongly to language in a proposed FAA rule change that would jeopardize future historic aircraft restorations.

Cross-Country Cross-Country

Heron Souza of The Butterfly, LLC, grabbed me and started steering me like a guy leaning through the window of a truck his buddies are pushing. Several other gyro pilots fell in behind.

Take-Off For A Brand New Sport

Competitive Air Combat Racing Launches Over Europe

Aero GP, a brand new international sport featuring 300 mph air racing, precision bombing and air combat takes to European skies in May with Slovenia hosting the first event. A first-ever event, Aero GP is a full-blooded battle for air supremacy fought by highly trained military and civilian pilots from around the globe.