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Inflation is hitting us hard and making it nearly impossible for many general aviation enthusiasts to ply the skies with the frequency and duration we might like. But you don't have to let an economic speed bump stop you from flying.
Since 2017, the FAA has recorded more than 1,300 incidents of an aircraft landing on the wrong runway, a taxiway, or at the wrong airport. More than 80% of those incidents involved general aviation aircraft, FAA officials report. Wrong surface departures are also a significant concern, with more than 275 incidents recorded over the past five years — 83% involving GA aircraft.
The remote tower center in Selma will be equipped to support air traffic control services for up to 40 airports across the nation, officials added.
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