Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “My RV-7 was a collection of aluminum sheets when my grandson was born and he grew up as it came together. Now a veteran flyer, he focuses on the Garmin G3X as he keeps us straight and level. Who says video games have no benefits!”
Never too early to live the dream
From mopping floors to instructing in the T-6 Texan at just 21 years old, Wes Atteberry proves that not only are there still motivated young people entering the field of aviation, but also that with enough perseverance, you can obtain the loftiest of dreams even from the most modest of beginnings.
NTSB calls on FAA to issue AD for hazardous rudder posts on some older Pipers
The NTSB has asked the FAA to Issue an Airworthiness Directive that describes the safety risk associated with the continued use of some rudder posts made of 1025 carbon steel in some vintage PA-12s, PA-14s, and PA-18s.
Do you know a great teacher?
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has put out a call for nominations for the annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Deadline for submissions is June 10, 2022.
FAA approves Plane-Power part for Jasco alternator conversion kits
“There are thousands of Jasco alternators currently in the field on all types of engines from legacy radials to newer-generation Continental and Lycoming engines,” said Keith Bagley, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies, Plane-Power’s parent company. “Unfortunately, as those original components age, their reliability goes down and cost of ownership goes up.”
Picture of the Day: Rainforest rainbow
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “The sun came out in between rain showers and cast a rainbow over our Cessna 180H Skywagon docked at the FloatPond at Juneau International Airport (PAJN) in Alaska in August 2021.”
$50,000 grant will improve, expand airstrip at Alaska’s Childs Glacier
The grant will be used to add 400 feet to the airstrip just north of the glacier’s face. Improvements also call for cutting cottonwood trees an additional 200 feet, which will yield “a reasonably safe bush strip,” according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
First-ever Utah Aeronautics Conference takes off in May
Slated for May 9-11, 2022, the conference features a variety of training sessions for mechanics, pilots, airport managers, drone pilots, and airport engineers. A Student Career Fair is also planned, along with many other activities.
Preparing for your airline interview
Just in time for the boom in hiring at the airlines comes the updated edition of Airline Pilot Technical Interviews by Ron McElroy.