Matt Wood submitted this photo and note: “Matt Wood’s Van’s RV-7A in front of its new B-17 “Thunderbird” at the Mid America Flight Museum at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (KOSA) in Texas.”
Can pilots use CBD products?
CBD products are everywhere these days and pilots are asking the FAA how using these products could affect their medical or their ability to fly. In this new video, part of the FAA’s 57 Seconds to Safer Flying, a doctor explains the effects of CBD on our brains and how it can affect our flying.
Shelly Simi to receive Brewer Trophy for aerospace education
Simi is being recognized for “… her professional leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting aviation and aerospace education through industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and organizations dedicated to aviation across the United States.”
New scholarship program takes flight
Each year, the new scholarship program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
Picture of the Day: Double your pleasure, double your fun
Jim Hillabrand submitted this photo and note: “These are my restored Cessnas. A 1978 152 (the one with wheel pants) and a 1975 150M, which is a 150/150, parked at home base Rogers Executive Airport — Carter Field (KROG) in Rogers, Arkansas.”
See your plane in 3D
To celebrate its 25th anniversary Scheme Designers is inviting past customers to submit photos of their aircraft. One owner will win a 3D rendering of their aircraft.
PWI introduces LED Ice Light
The light is a direct drop-in replacement for several incandescent bulbs in a variety of aircraft ranging from Barons, King Airs, Cessna 210s, 208s, Citation business jets, and more.
Picture of the Day: Work and then play
Chris Brammer submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith CH 750 CruZer and 1972 Corvette Stingray in south Louisiana.”
Things are looking up for business aviation post-pandemic
“Despite the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, flight hours have recovered and grown beyond pre-pandemic levels. The overall health of the business jet market is strong, and growth is expected to continue.”