Instructor, Student Pilot From Averett University Uninjured In Off-Airport Landing
A long-distance training flight returning to Averett University in Danville, Virginia from Savannah, Georgia, experienced an autopilot malfunction almost immediately after departure and the pilots had to put the Piper Cherokee down in a field near Little Back River, South Carolina. Due to the marshy terrain and lack of access roads, the instructor and student pilot had to be hoisted from the field by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) but fortunately there were no injuries.
Brings Wealth Of Aviation Knowledge And Executive Experience To Role
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) announced that Louis C. Seno, Jr., will take over the role of Executive Director, succeeding Wayne Starling, who served in that position since October 2018. Seno brings a wealth of executive experience and aviation industry knowledge to further the association’s solid reputation.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be returning to the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show in 2025 after all, the city announced on December 10. The Sea & Sky show had been canceled when the Blues scheduled the Chennault International Air Show in Louisiana instead. However, that show fell through because of what was reported to be an inability to reach agreement on a venue.
Fundraising Campaign Hopes to Expand Hangar, Classroom, and Fleet
Northwestern Michigan College’s aviation program recently received two large anonymous donations, worth a total of $250,000. These funds will be used to expand the program’s hangar, aircraft fleet, and classroom space. Doing so, however, comes with a $14 million price tag.
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