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.
K-State Salina adds new bachelor’s degree in aviation management
Graduates of the program will be eligible for careers as director of aviation, airport director, airport manager, director of airport operations, director of airport security, airport chief financial officer, director of airline operations, director of fixed-base operations, and many more career opportunities, university officials said.
Picture of the Day: Saying bye-bye to a lovely friend
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “Amelia, 3, has a special relationship with our C182RG, HK4965G. Here she is saying bye-bye to her in Las Acacias, Colombia, (SKAI), 8,500 feet, in the eastern branch of The Andes range.”
Flight Training Survey opens
Pilots who fill out the 2023 Flight Training Experience Survey from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association are eligible to receive prizes.
Sporty’s updates flight gear battery pack
The battery can charge multiple iPads and ADS-B receivers at the same time — even while the devices are in use, Sporty’s officials said.
Picture of the Day: Spit and polish
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort went “back to Blakesburg” for the 2022 Antique Airplane Association annual fly-in at Antique Airfield (IA27) in Iowa, which was held Aug. 30-Sept. 5. On opening day, she captured this Staggerwing getting cleaned up before the show.
GAMI unleaded fuel approved for all general aviation aircraft
An unleaded fuel has been approved for the entire general aviation aircraft fleet after more than a dozen years of testing by the FAA.
The Show Above the Show
For the first time ever, the Detroit Auto Show will feature an “Air Mobility Experience,” which organizers are calling the “Show Above the Show.” General aviation manufacturer ICON Aircraft will participate with flight demonstrations and a display of its ICON A5 LSA.
DPE Symposium lands in Phoenix
Flight School Association of North America will host the event Oct. 11-12, 2022.