News and Events
Aviation Events, Community Updates & EAA Hall of Fame Honors
Explore local gatherings, regional fly-ins, national EAA convention highlights, governance modernization, pilot safety resources, and general aviation updates.
Local & Regional Aviation Events
* FAASTeam Safety Seminar:
* Hosted at Daytona Beach International Airport (Dennis R. McGee Room). Featuring an open forum discussion with airport managers and air traffic controllers from Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Spruce Creek, and Flagler/Palm Coast airports. Open free to the public.
* EAA Chapter 534 Pancake Breakfast:
* Hosted at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE, 8807 Airport Blvd, Leesburg, FL) to celebrate the chapter's 50th anniversary.
National EAA News, Conventions & Hall of Fame
* EAA Vertical Lift Center at AirVenture:
* Highlighting rotorcraft and VTOL technology at Wittman Regional Airport in partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company and Vertical Aviation International (VAI).
* Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Inductees:
* Honoring leaders across homebuilding (Vic Syracuse), aerobatics (Rob Holland), warbirds (Darrel Berry), vintage aircraft (Mark Holliday), and ultralights (Dave Cronk).
* Piper Aviation Museum Expansion:
* Celebrating its 40th season alongside a 9,600-square-foot expansion in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, increasing aircraft display capacity and K-12 education programs.
National & State Aviation Updates
* AOPA Bylaw Modernization:
* AOPA members unanimously approved the most significant updates to the organization's governance and bylaws since its founding.
* Florida "Support General Aviation" Specialty License Plate:
* A statewide initiative to fund future aviation scholarships managed through the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). Floridians can purchase presale vouchers online via FLHSMV.gov.
* Garmin Aviation Webinars:
* Regular educational sessions, including getting started guides for the Garmin Pilot app.
Pilot Resources & Safety Guides
* Understanding Rotorcraft Downwash:
* Safety insights and articles highlighting operational considerations when flying around heavy rotorcraft activity at local airparks and community airports.
* Spire ADS-B Network Insights:
* Educational resources breaking down ADS-B In and ADS-B Out technology utilizing space-based satellite tracking networks.
* Building an Airplane Emergency Kit:
* A practical general aviation guide covering essential survival gear, including compact water purification systems, nonperishable nutrition, multi-tools, weather protection, lighting, and signaling tools tailored for private aircraft operations.
