James Ayers submitted this photo and note: “Planes line up at the 2022 Husky Fly-In in Idaho.”
General aviation pilots drill in preparation for the big one
A drill to test general aviation’s preparedness to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake proved successful, with pilots delivering thousands of pounds of food to food banks throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Duncan Aviation’s Leo Sawatzki receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
Leo Sawatzki spent 32 years of his 50-year career in aviation maintenance at Duncan Aviation.
Dealers association offers business aviation scholarships
Applications must be received by Sept. 1, 2022, for the scholarships, which go to students looking to enter business aviation.
Picture of the Day: A Skybolt sunset
John Johnson submitted this photo and note: “A Skybolt at sunset at Brooks Field (KRMY) in Marshall, Michigan. My dad, Gust G. Johnson, built the airplane. He soloed at 14 years old and flew until he was 84. He passed four years later at 88. A World War II Air Force veteran, he also owned a 1947 Globe Swift for 40 years.”
Want to own your own airport?
Limington-Harmon Airport (63B) in Maine is for sale for $2.5 million.
Oklahoma invests in its general aviation airports
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved $184 million for improvements to 85 general aviation airports between 2022 and 2027.
Picture of the Day: Cavalcade of Planes
Dragan Lazic submitted this photo and note: “The Cavalcade of Planes happened in Bolingbrook, Illinois, in June 2022. It was one of the best organized airshows. My kids loved it!”
Pictures of the Day: Special Olympics
Bob Showalter submitted these photos and a note: “Dove 31 is a Citation X passing Dove 26, a Citation XL. We were both flying the arrival for the Special Olympics airlift into KORL on June 12, 2022. Dove 31 was at FL410, Dove 26 at 40,000 feet. Yes a Citation X is a lot faster than a Citation XL. We all had a wonderful time moving these special athletes and coaches back and forth to the games!”