Effective on January 13, 2020 an applicant wishing to take an FAA written knowledge test for an airman certificate will be required to have an FTN.
Flight Training
A Reminder About Changes in the Titles of Instrument Approaches
An article from FAA Satellite News reminding instrument pilots of changes in instrument approach formatting.
EAA Post-Secondary Scholarship Applications Now Open!
EAA scholarship deadline is January 31, 2020. Apply Now!
SIDs and ODPs
A short video from Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course that explains SIDs and ODPs, where to find them and when they should apply to your flying.
Reno Area 99s Flight Training Scholarships Available
Reno High Sierra Chapter of the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has several 2019 flight training scholarships available.
Starting Aug 27, 2019 You Will Need to File a Flight Plan Using the ICAO Format
The changeover to using the ICAO Flight Plan Format is now August 27, 2019.
FAA Clarifies the Use of Clearance Delivery Phone Numbers
A recent article on AOPA’s website clarifies the use of Clearance Delivery phone numbers at non-towered airports.
FAA Enhanced Runway Safety Pilot Simulator
The FAA has just released their Enhanced Runway Safety Simulator – an interactive application to help teach/learn taxi operations, especially at larger airports.
