Bob Bement submitted this photo and note: “I was on a cross-country flight from Flagstaff, Arizona, to my home base of Vale, Oregon (S49). I had to be above 14,500 feet to stay clear of the Grand Canyon airspace. I snapped this picture of the Grand Canyon. I was in my 1959 Cessna 182. I am a 1934 model and so we had 145 years of experience to make this flight. I will celebrate my 86th birthday on Dec. 20, 2020.”
Happy 85th Birthday to the DC-3
A new video just posted to YouTube includes 85th birthday wishes from members of the D-Day Squadron’s DC-3 Society from around the world.
CiES fuel quantity senders approved for Cessnas, Super Cub, Navion, and more
The new AML approvals interface with the new Garmin Txi EIS retrofit system, as well as JPI, Aerospace Logic, and Electronics International Engine and Fuel Instrument displays.
Gallagher Aviation new Whelen dealer
Gallagher Aviation supplies Whelen landing and taxi lights, wingtip LED lights, LED tail lights, LED beacon lights, and LED recognition lights.
Picture of the Day: Her first ride
Tom Sharpe submitted the following photo and note: “My daughter Megan on her first ride in my RV-8A. We were flying over the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Her first flying experiences began when she would fly with me in a C-120 or 172 or DC-3 when she was 3 years old. She has flown with me in many different airplanes over the years, including a trip to Rome with me on the AB-330. Always my favorite passenger. She has always loved flying and pursued flying as a student until she decided on another career path.”
Piper Pilot 100 certified
“Flight schools now have an option for a factory new, robust trainer that is priced under $300,000.”
Popular Science names Garmin’s Autoland as one of 2020’s greatest innovations
By the end of 2020, Garmin expects more than 100 fielded aircraft to feature Autoland.
New FBO opens at KDTO
The FBO began operations at the airport in September in an existing MRO facility. US Trinity Aviation officials invested $300,000 to add a passenger lobby and additional restrooms.
Picture of the Day: Flying into the sunset
James Mondik submitted the following photo and note: “Flying into the sunset.”