AVweb’s search of news in aviation found announcements fromBanyan Air Service, the Recreational Aviation Foundation, the Unmanned Safety Institute and Sporty’s.Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport will host a free Seaplane Splash-In on Nov. 19, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Splash-In will include two workshops: Seaplanes 101 and The Seaplane – The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Vehicle.The Recreational Aviation Foundation, a Bozeman, Montana-chartered nonprofit organization, has added two members to its board of directors. Jack Tyler of Bozeman and Bill McGlynn of Leavenworth, Washington, will take on roles associated with the RAF’s mission of preserving and creating airstrips for recreational access.
The Unmanned Safety Institute announced that it has been accepted as a “Training Provider” to the FAA Safety Team’s (FAASTeam) Program. USI has also made available their professionally developed Small UAS Safety Ground School course through the FAASTeam website at www.faasafety.gov.Sporty’s Flight Gear was first introduced 25 years ago to offer pilots reliable flight bags with aviation-specific features, all at affordable prices. Since then, hundreds of thousands of pilots have chosen Flight Gear to protect and organize important aviation gear, but the line has constantly evolved to keep up with changing technology and pilot preferences. The latest evolution is a completely redesigned selection of flight bags and kneeboards.
