Host Adam Rogers welcomes Gerald Gage for an update on the big developments happening at the Baxter County Airport and within the local aviation community. Gerald shares how new operational rules, expanded hangar space, and a growing list of aircraft awaiting placement signal strong momentum for the airport’s future. He also explains the FAA’s major shift to a more accessible sport pilot license, which cuts training time and cost in half and opens the door for more people to enter aviation with ease.
Gerald also highlights the work of the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation, which continues to expand aviation STEM opportunities for local students. With Mountain Home Christian Academy adopting the same aviation curriculum taught in the public schools, more students than ever will graduate with drone licenses, pilot knowledge test certificates, or even scholarship support for advanced aviation programs. From school library resources to hands-on field trips at the airport, the foundation is helping inspire the next generation of aviators right here in Baxter County.
