Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “My husband and I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with the “Hawaii Mars” and her crew on Sproat Lake in August 2024. The event was a few days before she was flown down the coast of Vancouver Island to enter the next phase of service on static display at the BC Aviation Museum. The experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity that had us dancing on the water bomber’s massive wing prior to high speed taxiing along the lake’s shoreline.”
ArkanSTOL suspends operations
The decision came about “due to evolving professional and personal responsibilities,” according to officials.
Aviation education pioneer to receive national recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), senior airline captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member.
Action Camera Mounts introduced
Radiant has introduced Action Camera Mounts for Cessna, Tri-Pacer, and Piper Cub aircraft.
Pictures of the Day: A pair of Wacos
Jim Stevenson sent in these photos he took of a pair of recently restored Wacos taken at the Midwest Antique Airplane Club Grassroots Fly-In in Brodhead Wisconsin in September 2024. Both the UPF-7 and the YKS-7 were restored by Trevor Niemyjski.”
EAA updates Flight Test Manual
“The EAA Flight Test Manual provides the guidance and data collection process to bring simplicity to a flight test program,” EAA officials said. “It allows pilots to have a full understanding of an aircraft’s performance, characteristics, and limitations. It is also designed to be a handy reference that accompanies the aircraft for future flights.”
Duncan Aviation to build new paint facility
In December 2024, Duncan Aviation will begin construction of a new $25 million paint facility at its Lincoln, Nebraska, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) location.
ASA Pilot Training App released
The new Pilot Training app from Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) provides access to private pilot, instrument pilot, and remote pilot ground schools, with preparation for the FAA Knowledge Exams.
Picture of the Day: Rare sighting
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “An Osprey landed at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia, late in the evening, it was an amazing sound and sight to witness.”