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CHAPTER 288 NOW HAS 310 MEMBERS
IT IS THE LARGEST EAA CHAPTER AND WE'RE STILL GROWING!
YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF EAA 288
We look forward to meeting and welcoming you to our Chapter!!
Chapter 288 works to continue the spirit of general aviation in the Daytona Beach area. We host several events throughout the year for our members which feature prominent aviators and aviation technology.
Chapter 288 members also volunteer at aviation related functions throughout the community to teach people about general aviation. Volunteering at local airshows and hosting Young Eagles events are some of the ways that EAA 288 members participate in the community.
Chapter 288's members are also very involved with the EAA on a national level. The chapter also has a good turnout at the EAA's annual fly-in, 'AirVenture', in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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FYI: EAA288 ALSO HAS OUTSTANDING SIMULATORS AVAILABLE
Usage is for Chapter 288 members in good standing only. The address of the sim room location is in our hangar at 224 Cessna Blvd (accessible by outside coded door, receive code from instructor) Please remember when scheduling sim session for the first time as a single student, i.e. without an approved instructor, member must be checked out on sim usage individually by either (preferred) sim director Jack Morey (386)235-5797, email john727@earthlink.net or another instructor listed on this page. Please make sure this person is contacted directly to schedule. This is to insure correct usage procedures are followed. Please go the the Chapter Activities Tab at the top of this page then click on Flight Simulator. Thank you.
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At the August meeting we announced that we need to raise the chapter annual dues to support the standup of the new hangar. The new dues will be $50 per year.
NOTE: Those new dues will apply to NEXT year. Dues will still be $25 for 2025 until OCTOBER 2025, then when we start collecting dues for 2026 it will be $50.
We also had to start a new rate structure for the simulators. So as of August 22. Those who donated to the acquisition of the sims will still pay $10 per hour. All others will need to pay $40 per hour. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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MOSIAC IS NOW LAW
Sport Pilot 2.0 and EAA Chapters
By Christopher Gauger, EAA 746128, EAA Chapter Field Representative
October 2025 – One of the most important initiatives promoted by EAA has come to fruition. Effective October 22, 2025, pilots who hold a sport pilot certificate or fly under sport pilot privileges
in the United States will have access to a much wider range of aircraft they can fly. This reform to the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations, known as the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), was in the works for more than a decade.
The final rule was announced during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, (see the next article below) and after years of advocacy by EAA and others, what we are calling Sport Pilot 2.0 is now in effect.
Top 5 Things to Know About Sport Pilot 2.0
1. 70 percent of the single-engine piston aircraft fleet in the UnitedStates are now eligible to be flown by sport pilots.
2. A maximum clean stall speed of 59 knots (67 mph) will be permitted for sport pilot-eligible aircraft.
3. Aircraft with up to 4 seats can be flown by sport pilots (increased from 2 seats).
4. Sport pilots can fly with up to 2 occupants in the aircraft (pilot plus one passenger).
5. There is no longer a maximum weight limitation for sport pilot-eligible aircraft.
MOSAIC also revises the light-sport aircraft category, allowing newer and more capable models of light-sport aircraft to be developed and sold on the market starting on July 24, 2026. It also expands
the scope of aircraft available for the Light Sport Repairman Maintenance (LSRM) rating, allowing more non-builder owners of amateur-built aircraft to perform their own annual condition inspections and other maintenance on their aircraft.
What Sport Pilot 2.0 Means for EAA Chapters
You may be wondering what effects Sport Pilot 2.0 will have on your EAA chapter and its members.
The biggest impact is that it will directly support EAA’s mission to grow participation in aviation. With a sport pilot certificate, we hope to see new aviators learn to fly in half the time and at half the cost, compared to those pursuing a private pilot certificate. Members of your chapter who just want to fly for fun now have more opportunities to do so, saving time and money to obtain their pilot certificate and relying on their driver’s license in place of an FAA-issued medical certificate or
BasicMed. More people will be able to enjoy The Spirit of Aviation.
Other positive impacts include:
More Aircraft to Fly: Sport pilots will have a much broader selection of aircraft to use for training and to own or rent. For example, common single-engine piston airplanes such asCessna 172s and most Piper PA-28s are now sport pilot eligible, whereas they were off-limits prior to MOSAIC due to the previous aircraft limitations. This means more people will be able to participate in general aviation activities.
More Sport Pilot CFIs: There are now more incentives for pilots to become a sport pilot certified flight instructor (in accordance with 14 CFR 61 Subpart K). The sport pilot CFI certificate is easier to obtain than the traditional CFI certificate. It allows instructors to train
sport pilot students in sport pilot-eligible aircraft and be compensated for it. With more sport pilot CFIs entering the field, this would make more CFIs available to train sport pilot students, which will also free up traditional CFIs to focus on training private pilots and those
pursuing advanced certificates and ratings such as instrument and commercial.
Homebuilt Aircraft: Sport pilots and those exercising sport pilot privileges will have more makes and models of homebuilt aircraft they can fly. This will directly support the homebuilding side of EAA, with many more kit planes and plans built airplanes being sport
pilot eligible.
Young Eagles & Eagle Flights: More pilots will be able to volunteer to provide EAA Young Eagles flights for kids and EAA Eagle Flights for adults. For example, a sport pilot will be able to fly Young Eagles in a Cessna 172, so long as they only fly one passenger at a time in
accordance with the sport pilot rules, in addition to adhering to the Young Eagles pilot requirements. This means your EAA chapter will have more pilots to recruit for Young Eagles rallies, Flying Start events, and one-o Young Eagles flights and Eagle Flights.
Ray Aviation Scholarship: The sport pilot certificate will be more attractive for potential scholars, especially those not pursuing a flying career. Although most Ray scholars seek a flying career, those who intend to work in a ground-based aviation role (e.g. aerospace
engineer, A&P mechanic, airport manager) would benefit from a sport pilot certificate. They can also upgrade to a private pilot certificate later in their aviation journeys if they decide to pursue something more advanced in the air.
These are just a handful of the effects that Sport Pilot 2.0 will have on the EAA chapters’ members and activities.
To learn more about MOSAIC and Sport Pilot 2.0, visit EAA.org/MOSAIC. If you have any questions specifically about MOSAIC and Sport Pilot 2.0, send them to mosaic@eaa.org or govt@eaa.org.
Q: Where can I read the rule?
A: The final rule, including the preamble and supporting documentation, can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of this article. After October 22, 2025, the new rule language will be incorporated into relevant parts of the “FARs” (Chapter 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) on all up-to-date online and print sources.
Q: When do the different parts of the rule take effect?
A: Sport pilot privileges will take effect October 22, 2025, 90 days after they are published in the Federal Register.
Light-sport aircraft standards will take effect July 24, 2026, 365 days after they are published.
Q: What is the new max “clean” stall speed?
A: The new max “clean” (VS1) stall speed is 59 knots. Anything with four or less seats and a stall speed of 59 knots or less is now sport pilot eligible. Sport pilots are allowed to have one passenger.
Q: What if my aircraft does not have a documented stall speed?
A: The bottom of the green arc on your airspeed indicator (or equivalent for nonstandard markings) should be your VS1 speed. Otherwise, the preamble of the rule recommends following the stall testing procedure specified in Advisory Circular 90-89C, Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Test Handbook. EAA’s Flight Test Manual also includes a stall testing procedure.
Q: Can I fly as a sport pilot if I’ve been deferred or denied a medical?
A: No. Your most recent medical application must have been successful. (Read 14 CFR 61.23(c)(2)).
Q: Is my Cessna 172 a light-sport aircraft?
A: No. The term “Light-Sport Aircraft” now only refers to aircraft certification rules for aircraft designed and built to meet the requirements of the category. A Cessna 172 remains a standard
category aircraft.
Q: How does Sport Pilot 2.0 affect maintenance of legacy aircraft?
A: The MOSAIC final rule does not change how legacy certified aircraft are certified or maintained. While early discussions of MOSAIC did include a category for legacy aircraft to be recertified for
easier maintenance and modification, this proposal ultimately was not included in the proposed 2023 rule or the 2025 final rule.
Q: Do private pilot privileges change with the rule?
A: No. Private pilot certificates and privileges experience no change with this rule.
Q: Do private pilots have any special privileges versus sport pilots when operating under a driver's license medical?
A: No. If a private pilot wishes to exercise sport pilot privileges with a driver’s license medical, the regulations treat them no differently than a sport pilot, without any additional privileges. However,
private pilots are credited for previous training and don’t require the same endorsements sport pilots do for towered airport operations or any other complex endorsements previously achieved.
Q: How can I fly at night as a sport pilot?
A: You must have a current FAA medical certificate (3rd Class or higher) or BasicMed and have proper training and endorsements to fly at night.
Q: How can I exercise my new sport pilot privileges?
A: On October 22, 2025, you can fly any aircraft that fits into the new sport pilot specifications. Depending on the aircraft you may need additional training and endorsements. HOWEVER, all
pilots are strongly encouraged to obtain proper training and proficiency before acting as pilot in command of any aircraft.
Q: How do my privileges change as a current sport CFI?
A: Your instructor privileges expand with your PIC privileges as a sport pilot. Sport pilot CFIs who hold the proper medical certification, training, and endorsement may instruct at night under the
new rules.
Q: If I have taken an E-LSA repairman course, do I need to take another to be able to do annual inspections on E-AB?
A: No, you do not need to take another course. The repairman certificate you earned is applicable to airplanes certificated as experimental light-sport and experimental amateur-built (from plans or a kit).
Q: Can I get an instrument rating as a sport pilot?
A: No. You also may not exercise the privileges of an instrument rating when flying under sport pilot privileges.
Q: Can I conduct “aerial work” as a sport pilot for compensation or hire?
A: No. “Aerial Work” is a feature of the aircraft certification rule for new S-LSAs, allowing these aircraft to be used for certain commercial operations with the support of the manufacturer. The pilot will need to be appropriately rated.
Q: How will insurance companies react to Sport Pilot 2.0?
A: We cannot speak for insurance companies. They will set their rates and policies relative to the assessed risk. However, we have been through the rollout of the 2004 Sport Pilot rule and BasicMed, and insurance companies have generally been willing to insure pilots operating under these rules.
Our community is nearing a significant date — October 22, 2025 — that kicks o a “New Era in Recreational Aviation.” On this date, the changes to the sport pilot regulations as part of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule, or Sport
Pilot 2.0, take effect. These changes have the potential to benefit many areas of our community positively. Here are just a few:
Existing Sport Pilots
On this date, the 7,000-plus holders of sport pilot certificates will now have the ability to fly a host of different aircraft makes and models. This means that sport pilots will no longer be limited to just light-sport aircraft as defined in the 2004 rule, but now can access most of
the existing general aviation training fleet available at almost all local airports. With this change, sport pilots are no longer restricted to aircraft with a maximum weight of 1,320 pounds and two seats. They will be able to fly any aircraft with a clean stall speed (Vs1) of
59 knots or less, with a maximum of four seats, and up to one passenger. This includes the Cessna 150, 152, 172, and many 182s, many Piper Cherokees and Archers, and many legacy vintage aircraft such as Luscombes and older Bonanzas. To take advantage of these changes, sport pilots should be scheduling training flights and aircraft checkouts with their local flight schools and instructors now so that they are proficient to fly once the rule takes effect.
Existing Pilots holding Private Pilot or Higher Certificates
October 22, 2025, has special meaning for many other recreational aviators as well. On this date, pilots who hold private pilot certificates or higher and who choose to exercise sport pilot privileges can do so in any aircraft with a clean stall speed (VS1) of 59 knots or less, a
maximum of 4 seats, carrying up to one passenger, and, during daylight hours, utilizing a driver’s license in lieu of a third class medical or BasicMed. The ability to fly these larger aircraft with a driver’s license in lieu of a medical certificate means that many pilots can
transition from smaller aircraft, such as Ercoupes, Champs, Cubs, and past light-sport aircraft (1,320 pounds), to larger aircraft that now qualify. It may also mean that pilots who have not been flying recently may be returning to flying after a hiatus. These pilots should
also contact their local flight schools and FBOs to schedule time with an instructor and prepare for the opportunity to fly. Additionally, these people should review the status of their driver’s license. Hopefully, they haven’t missed an expiration date.
Flight Schools and Flight Instructors
The changes with Sport Pilot 2.0, especially those becoming effective on October 22, 2025, mean that flight schools and flight instructors are likely to have many more opportunities to engage in and promote sport pilot instruction. With this comes the need to understand thesport pilot certificate, as well as the importance of understanding pilots who are
“exercising sport pilot privileges.” These changes mean that most flight schools and flight instructors now have access to aircraft that make training sport pilots a viable option. This offers the ability to market aviation beyond a commercial career, highlighting the
recreational aspects, while utilizing most of the same aircraft you have access to today.
What’s Next?
The opportunities brought about by the FAA’s Sport Pilot 2.0 present many great opportunities for general aviation. It’s up to our community, our pilots, flight schools, instructors, aircraft manufacturers, and associations to creatively embrace these opportunities. EAA will continue to develop content and resources related to Sport Pilot 2.0
and post them at EAA.org/MOSAIC.
More questions?
Again, head to the eaa.org/mosiac website for answers!
If you have even more questions, or are bored this fall, here's the link to the official Federal Register publication for MOSIAC: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/MOSAIC_Final_Rule_Issuance.pdf
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA’s new Moon Mission Preparat
The first manned mission to fly around the moon in more than 50 years could launch in Feb 2026
HOUSTON–They call her Integrity.
The Orion spacecraft assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Artemis II mission has finally been given a name.
She will carry NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, as well as Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, on the first manned flight around the moon in more than 50 years. And that flight could occur as early as February 2026.
Get Involved
The mission has a chance to break some Apollo-era records and features several groundbreaking scientific experiments dedicated to understanding how deep space affects human beings.
it's OFFICIAL: mosiac is now in effect
U.S. DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Improvements to Aviation Safety
MOSIAC - MODERNIZATION OF SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule to remove outdated regulations that have impeded innovation and safety in the growing recreational Light Sport aviation sector.
"I can’t think of a better place than at the largest general aviation airshow in the U.S. to announce that we’re unleashing American ingenuity. This new rule will promote better designs, safer materials, and upgraded technology in the recreational aviation sector," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Our recreational pilots and plane manufacturers have correctly noted outdated regulations were inhibiting innovation and safety. No more. Let’s bring this industry into a new age!"
"This landmark rule aims to increase the availability of safe, modern, and affordable aircraft for recreational aviation, flight training, and certain aerial work," said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. "It enables industry to meet the growing demand for more versatile aircraft with higher performance capabilities while maintaining high standards of safety."
"For over a decade, pilots around the country, including myself, have been advocating for MOSAIC to become a reality. This is a huge win that will fundamentally transform general aviation. It will ensure light sport aircraft are more versatile and accessible, foster innovation in the light sport aircraft category, and make it easier for more people to become pilots. That’s why I included a requirement in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 for the FAA to issue this final rule. I want to thank Secretary Duffy and Deputy Administrator Rocheleau for carrying out this requirement so promptly. I commend them for their commitment to improving our aviation system – from modernizing the air traffic control system and boosting the hiring of air traffic controllers, to moving forward with actions that are critical to general aviation in America," said U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
What it does: The Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule makes sweeping changes to the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category and to Sport Pilot privileges, expanding a safe alternative to experimental amateur-built aircraft by:
- Removing the weight limit, which allows for more safety features and safety-design flexibility.
- Encompassing aircraft with higher speeds, more seats and retractable landing gear.
- Allowing for new types of propulsion and modern avionics.
- Allowing aerial work with LSA such as infrastructure and forest inspections, photography/filming, and agricultural surveillance.
- Allowing pilots operating under Sport Pilot privileges to fly a broader range of aircraft.
- Reducing regulatory requirements by expanding the types of aircraft that qualify as LSA and the types of aircraft pilots can fly under Sport Pilot privileges.
Background: LSAs are small, lightweight aircraft that are easy to fly. They include airplanes, gliders, powered parachutes, weight-shift-control aircraft, helicopters, gyroplanes, balloons, and airships. A pilot can operate most LSAs with a Sport Pilot certificate, which is easier to earn than a private pilot certificate but comes with more limitations.
The FAA created the LSA category and the Sport Pilot certificate in 2004 to enable the manufacture and use of safe and economical aircraft for recreation and flight training. The solid safety record of LSAs showed that the FAA could safely expand this aircraft category.
The FAA proposed the MOSAIC rule in July 2023 and evaluated more than 1,300 public comments on it. The agency made key changes based on the comments, including higher stall speeds for LSA, higher stall speed limits for Sport Pilots, and voluntary manufacturer compliance with FAA noise standards.
Next steps: Changes for sport pilots and light-sport repairmen take effect 90 days after the final rule publishes. Changes for LSA certification take effect 365 days after the final rule publishes.
Again, if you are bored this summer here's the link to the official Federal Register publication for MOSIAC: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/MOSAIC_Final_Rule_Issuance.pdf
THE COUNTDOWN TO SUN n FUN 2026 IS underway!!!
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AirVenture 2025 by the Numbers
*Attendence: “It seems like there are more people here than there were last year.”
You heard this phrase a lot last week at EAA AirVenture 2025. And according to numbers totaled by the EAA, the observation is spot-on. The theme of this year’s event (July 21-27) was “One Week—Endless Possibilities,” and it rang true as the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in/airshow total attendance reached a record-setting 704,000, topping the 686,000 mark set in 2024.
Total Aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin.
• Aircraft operations: There were 16,246 aircraft operations in the period from noon CDT July 17 to noon CDT July 28 at KOSH, which is an average of approximately 108 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open. When arrivals are happening, aircraft land approximately every 17 seconds “on the dot.”
• Show planes: There were 2,543, breaking down to 995 vintage aircraft, 910 homebuilt aircraft, 361 warbirds, 101 ultralights and light planes, 75 aerobatic aircraft, 74 seaplanes and amphibians, 18 rotorcraft, and nine balloons.
• Campground users: 40,000 visitors made use of 15,000 campsites in aircraft and drive-in camping.
• Volunteers: Nearly 6,000 contributed nearly 300,000 hours. The volunteers do everything from helping park airplanes to policing the grounds, providing ground transportation using golf carts, feeding the volunteers on-site, and teaching classes and seminars.
• Commercial exhibitors: A record-setting 962 showed up this year.
• Forums, workshops, and presentations: There was a lot to choose from, as there were more than 1,600 sessions hosted during the week at 65 venues.
• Social media, internet, and mobile: If you couldn’t make it to Oshkosh physically, you could get there virtually, as more than 21.2 million people were reached by EAA’s social media channels during the week. Engagement topped 2 million, and total social media video views were 20.3 million, which was an increase of 19 percent over 2024. The EAA noted an increase of 44,000 social media followers gained.
• International guests: AirVenture boasts worldwide appeal. A total of 2,305 attendees from 94 countries outside the U.S. registered at the International Visitors Tent. This included the first registered visitor from Senegal. The EAA notes that since a “significant number of international visitors do not officially register at the tent” when they arrive, the actual international visitor total is likely much higher.
• Media: AirVenture was covered by 901 media representatives on-site, hailing from six continents.
• Fundraising: The EAA Aviation Foundation’s annual fundraising event to support its education programs attracted more than 1,000 people and raised $2.49 million to be used to support the organization’s mission of growing participation in aviation.
• Local economic impact: The EAA estimates the event brought in $257 million for the five counties in the Oshkosh region (Winnebago, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, Calumet, and Brown). That figure is based on a recent University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh economic impact study for the 2024 event.
AIRVENTURE 2024 BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance
Approximately 686,000 – Highest total on record! (Previous: 677,000 - 2023).
“We had record-setting totals of campers, exhibitors, volunteers, and more. It was also a challenging year at times with weather, logistics, and other factors, which makes me even more proud of the efforts by our volunteers and staff to organize an outstanding event.”
Total Aircraft
More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, there were 16,780 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 18-28, which is an average of approximately 113 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open.
Total Showplanes
2,846 including: 1,200 vintage aircraft, 975 homebuilt aircraft, 337 warbirds, 154 ultralights and light planes, 82, aerobatic aircraft, 65 seaplanes and amphibians, 52 aerobatic aircraft, 23 rotorcraft, and 10 balloons.
Camping
More than 15,000 sites in aircraft and drive-in camping accounted for more than 40,000 visitors.
Volunteers
Nearly 6,000 contributing in excess of 250,000 hours.
Commercial exhibitors
861 (record number).
Forums, Workshops, and Presentations
More than 1,600 sessions hosted during the week at 65 venues.
Social Media, Internet and Mobile
More than 23.9 million people were reached by EAA’s social media channels during AirVenture, with engagement of 3.7 million; Total social media video views: 17 million (up 149 percent over 2023); Nearly 45,000 social media followers gained; More than 142,000 hours of viewing EAA video clips online also occurred during the event.
International guests
A total of 2,581 attendees registering at the International Visitors Tent from a record-setting 98 countries outside the U.S., a 9 percent increase over 2023. As a significant number of international visitors do not officially register at the tent when they arrive, the actual international visitor total is much higher.
The Gathering shines
The EAA Aviation Foundation’s annual event to support its aviation education programs attracted more than 1,000 people and raised a record $2.8 million dollars that will be focused on EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation.
Media
836 media representatives on-site, from six continents.
Economic impact*
$170 million for the five counties in the Oshkosh region (Winnebago, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, Calumet, and Brown). * - based on 2017 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh economic impact study
Upcoming Events
AirVenture 2026 Outlook
After a short, well earned rest, planning for 2026 will be underway!
EAA288 TAXI-IN PICTURES - OUR MARCH 2025 EVENT
BILLS TO STOP ADS-B MISUSE INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
Legislation introduced in Congress, the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, seeks to address growing concerns about the misuse of ADS-B, which has been increasingly used to collect fees from pilots.
The bills, S.2175 and H.4146, were introduced June 26 by Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.), respectively.
The bills seek to do the following:
- Prohibit the use of ADS-B data to assist in the collection of fees from pilots or aircraft owners.
- Clarify that ADS-B data may only be used for its intended purposes of air traffic safety and efficiency.
- Give the secretary of transportation the discretion to authorize other uses of ADS-B data.
- Expand, to all federal, state, and local entities, a provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 preventing investigations from being initiated based solely on ADS-B data.
- Ensure public-use airports make transparent the impact of any new fees on general aviation and businesses and require revenue collected to be used for airside safety improvements.
“On behalf of AOPA, I want to thank Senator Budd and Representative Onder for leading on this important aviation safety issue. Both are active private pilots and understand that using ADS-B data for economic reasons clearly undermines the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B safety mandate intended to provide situational awareness of an aircraft’s position for air traffic control purposes,” said AOPA President Darren Pleasance.
“ADS-B is a critical safety technology mandated by the FAA and more accurate than radar. Abusing this technology to levy unfair, sometimes duplicative fees and threatening pilots with legal action will keep some general aviation pilots grounded, which is a loss for America’s economy, emergency response, and the aviation community at large,” said Budd.
Budd was joined by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) with the introduction of S.2175.
“As a pilot with years of experience using ADS-B technology, I understand the game-changing impact it has had on aviation safety,” said Onder. “By communicating an aircraft’s identification, airspeed, heading and altitude, ADS-B has dramatically improved situational awareness for pilots, as well as the real-time data air traffic controllers need to keep pilots and passengers safe. Unfortunately, some third parties have taken advantage of this data to impose and collect exorbitant third-party landing fees and frivolous lawsuits targeted at general aviation pilots and travelers. These uses of data for purposes other than air traffic safety act as a deterrent for pilots to equip their aircraft with this potentially life-saving technology.”
AOPA works with airport managers and leaders to help find ways to diversify revenue streams and communicate effectively with those who use public airports.
GA pilots spent more than $600 million complying with the FAA’s 2020 safety mandate and were assured that ADS-B would only be used for improving safety and efficiency in the national airspace system.
Gov. Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recently signed into law legislation that would prevent airports in Montana from using ADS-B data to collect landing fees. This legislation was championed by state Rep. Shane Klakken (R-Grass Range). Similar legislation has also been introduced in the Minnesota legislature.
“We appreciate the recognition this issue is receiving at the state level, but we do want to avoid a patchwork of laws across the country and that is why these bills in Congress are so important,” added Pleasance.
The expansion of BasicMed privileges included in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is LAW
Under the new law signed May 16, pilots may now use BasicMed privileges to fly aircraft weighing up to 12,500 pounds and certified to carry up to seven occupants. The previous aircraft weight limitation was 6,000 pounds, with certification for up to six occupants.
Read More About It From AOPA
Here:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/november/14/basicmed-expansion?utm_source=epilot&utm_medium=email
FAA to Restrict Access to Aircraft Registration Database
New rule aims to shield private aircraft owners from harassment
ADS-B was created as a means of making aviation safer, as it gave pilots an extra tool to maintain situational awareness. Unfortunately, ADS-B combined with third-party websites that track aircraft is making it possible for keyboard warriors (the pilot term for internet trolls) to track down the owners of aircraft through the Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registry.
These people send anonymous letters to the owner’s address as listed in the FAA database. Often these letters come from someone who doesn’t like aircraft and include a threat to report the pilot to the FAA for alleged violations or threatened with a lawsuit.
The FAA, as required by Public Law 118-63 as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 has implemented Section 803 Data Private which allows private aircraft owners to request that their name and address be kept private and not publicly available on FAA websites.
To do this, private aircraft owners and operators need to make an electronic request of the FAA through the Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (CARES).
How the agency will make this happen has not been determined yet, as the FAA is publishing a Request for Comment (RFC) in the Federal Register.
The FAA wants to know how often people or organizations access or use registered owner information and how is this information used, as well as what would be the impact on privacy, safety, and accessibility of information if the identified categories of registered owner information are removed from public availability.
In addition, there is the question of what the impact of the removal of this information would have on stakeholders who need the information as part of performing maintenance, safety checks and other regulatory compliance.
For more information contact the FAA at faa.aircraft.registry@faa.gov
ADS-B was created to promote safety, as it gives pilots an extra level of situational awareness. Unfortunately, it is also being misused by persons who want to curtail aviation in their community. Because the complaint letters are anonymous even when they contain threats of physical violence there is very little if anything law enforcement can do. Meanwhile, the FAA has to investigate allegations of violations, especially those that suggest safety was compromised such as an aircraft flying too low over a residential area.
Bill Introduced To Digitalize Pilot Certificates
The Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act aims to modernize pilot certification by allowing digital copies of medical and airman certificates.
A new bill introduced in Congress aims to digitalize pilot certificates—eliminating the need for pilots to carry physical copies of their medical and airman certificates.
Congressman Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act earlier this month, aiming to improve efficiency by allowing pilots to store these documents on electronic devices or cloud platforms.
“Everything we do is online nowadays,” said Rep. Burchett in a Dec. 9 press release. “I don't see a reason why our pilots should have to carry physical documents with them instead of keeping them on their phone like everything else.”
As it currently stands under FAR Part 61.3, pilots must have a valid pilot certificate, a medical certificate and an identification (ID) while flying. These documents must be readily available for inspection by the FAA, law enforcement or other authorities.
Proponents say the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act would streamline the credentialing process for both pilots and authorities, offering a simpler and more efficient way to present credentials while also reducing paper waste.
The legislation, which was co-sponsored by Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., is now awaiting review by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbit low Earth and transmit broadband internet. It's operated by SpaceX, a private spaceflight company.
- How it works
Starlink satellites act as communication bridges between ground stations and satellite antennas on users' buildings. The satellites orbit at a lower altitude than traditional models, which reduces latency and allows for faster data transmission.
- History
Starlink began with the launch of two test satellites in February 2018. It entered an experimental connectivity phase in fall 2020 and began full commercial operations in 2021.
- Satellites
SpaceX hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in the Starlink constellation. The current V2 Starlink satellite weighs about 1,760 lbs at launch, which is almost three times heavier than the older generation satellites.
The booster will be recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 minutes after launch.
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Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbit low Earth and transmit broadband internet. It's operated by SpaceX, a private spaceflight company.
- How it works
Starlink satellites act as communication bridges between ground stations and satellite antennas on users' buildings. The satellites orbit at a lower altitude than traditional models, which reduces latency and allows for faster data transmission.
- History
Starlink began with the launch of two test satellites in February 2018. It entered an experimental connectivity phase in fall 2020 and began full commercial operations in 2021.
- Satellites
SpaceX hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in the Starlink constellation. The current V2 Starlink satellite weighs about 1,760 lbs at launch, which is almost three times heavier than the older generation satellites.
The booster will be recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 minutes after launch.
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will launch a pair of identical spacecraft on NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (EscaPADE) mission. The two satellites, named Blue and Gold, will make a roughly 11-month journey to Mars where they will then perform about an 11-month science mission while orbiting the Red Planet. Blue and Gold were manufactured by Rocket Lab over about 3.5 years and carry science experiments from the University of California, Berkeley.
This launch of the New Glenn rocket will also feature a landing attempt on its landing barge in the Atlantic Ocean.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Spainsat Next Generation 2 (NG-2) satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. It follows the launch of the Spainsat NG-1 satellite in January. These satellites were manufactured by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space on behalf of Hisdesat. Spainsat NG-2 will operate at the 29 degrees East position.
SpaceX will launch this mission using the Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number B1076. This will be its 22nd and final flight since SpaceX needs to fly this booster in an expendable configuration to use more of the rocket’s boost capabilities.
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Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbit low Earth and transmit broadband internet. It's operated by SpaceX, a private spaceflight company.
- How it works
Starlink satellites act as communication bridges between ground stations and satellite antennas on users' buildings. The satellites orbit at a lower altitude than traditional models, which reduces latency and allows for faster data transmission.
- History
Starlink began with the launch of two test satellites in February 2018. It entered an experimental connectivity phase in fall 2020 and began full commercial operations in 2021.
- Satellites
SpaceX hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in the Starlink constellation. The current V2 Starlink satellite weighs about 1,760 lbs at launch, which is almost three times heavier than the older generation satellites.
The booster was recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 minutes after launch.
It was the first booster to have launched 31 missions.
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SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED THE FALCON 9 STARLINK MISSION 10-52 ON OCT 16 @ 0242 FROM SLC-40
Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbit low Earth and transmit broadband internet. It's operated by SpaceX, a private spaceflight company.
- How it works
Starlink satellites act as communication bridges between ground stations and satellite antennas on users' buildings. The satellites orbit at a lower altitude than traditional models, which reduces latency and allows for faster data transmission.
- History
Starlink began with the launch of two test satellites in February 2018. It entered an experimental connectivity phase in fall 2020 and began full commercial operations in 2021.
- Satellites
SpaceX hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in the Starlink constellation. The current V2 Starlink satellite weighs about 1,760 lbs at launch, which is almost three times heavier than the older generation satellites.
The booster was recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 minutes after launch.
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Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Chapter 288 started in the 1970s, and originally met at nearby Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The chapter took regular trips to the Spruce Creek Fly-In, located in Port Orange, Florida, and soon moved their meeting location to Spruce Creek. Chapter 288 is unique, because of it's location. 288 is located at the intersection of young aviation enthusiasts from the University and experienced aviators along Florida's Space Coast.
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Chapter 288 works to continue the spirit of general aviation in Daytona Beach area. We host several events throughout the year for our members which feature prominent aviators and aviation technology. Chapter 288 members also volunteer at aviation related functions throughout the community to teach people about general aviation. Volunteering at local airshows and hosting
Young Eagles events are some of the ways that EAA 288 members participate in the community. Chapter 288's members are also very involved with the EAA on a national level. The chapter has a good turnout at the EAA's annual fly-in "AirVenture" in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
EAA HQ OSHKOSH, WI
The EAA works on a national level to help endure the "spirit of aviation." They work to get children who have an interest in becoming a pilot, air traffic controller, mechanic, etc. achieve their goals. EAA sponsors workshops for homebuilders teaching skills neccesary for them to build their own airplanes. Founded in 1953 by Paul Poberezney, the EAA has worked for over 60 years to keep general aviation alive and prospering into the future. They work today with other aviation organizations to ensure that aviation friendly laws are passed in Washington D.C., and to help ensure that general aviaiton will continue well into the future. To learn more about the Experimental Aircraft Association on a national level, and how to join, please visit their website at EAA.ORG