The National Aviation Hall of Fame has selected Jill Weaver of Valley View Junior High School in Dayton, Ohio, as the 2022 NAHF A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year.
Lightspeed introduces new pilot headset with built-in CO sensors
Lightspeed Aviation has introduced Delta Zulu, a new ANR aviation headset that includes a built-in carbon monoxide sensor, as well as a built-in audio equalization system that adjusts audio output to compensate for hearing loss.
Picture of the Day: A magical place
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “My Maule MX7-180 at Sullivan Lake (09S) in northeast Washington State. I flew over from the Seattle area for a fantastic night of camping at this magical place. This is one of the best backcountry strips out there!”
Call to action: Help save Florida airport
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is hoping pilots will show their support for Wakulla County Airport (2J0) in Panacea, Florida.
Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 includes AOPA’s Mike Collins, who passed away unexpectedly in February 2021.
Avidyne’s latest software for IFDs certified
The updated software adds new features for both fixed-wing and helicopter pilots, including visual approaches, VNAV, and certified TAWS options, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: An AirVenture adventure
Stephen Seidel recently submitted this photo taken through the nose turret of a B-25 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
From the lab to the field: Avfuel’s part in getting new unleaded avgas to your airplane
ATIC has been in collaboration with GAMI for many years regarding the development of G100UL, Avfuel officials said, but noted the “commercialization process will take time.”
Reno Air Race pilot dies in test flight crash
Air Racing legend Sherman Smoot died Sept. 2, 2022, when his highly-modified Yak-11, “Czech Mate, crashed near Shafter Airport-Minter Field (KMIT) in California during a test flight in anticipation of the upcoming Reno Air Races. He was 74.