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Respect the Limitations of the Solo

Federal aviation regulation (FAR) 91.3 states: “The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the operation of that aircraft.”  It seems pretty straight forward—unless the PIC is a student pilot on a solo flight, and they are flying on the endorsement of their flight instructor. […]

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Alaska Airlines Launches Program for Aspiring Black Pilots

Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) announced Friday that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Delaware State University have been chosen as the first schools to participate in the company’s new True North Pilot Pathway Program.  The program was designed by a group of African-American pilots to make becoming a pilot more accessible and to clear […]

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FAA announces 2021 Airport Design Challenge for Students

The FAA announced this week that registration will open for the 2021 Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Airport Design Challenge on November 1. The challenge consists of an annual competition in which K-12 students are invited to participate. They’ll have the opportunity to network with aviation professionals, learn about the aerospace industry, and collaborate with […]

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