Wayne Keegstra submitted this photo and note: “Before COVID, a group of neighborhood churches combined efforts and organized a 10-week program to reach out to the area kids. It offered a variety of activities, one being a “build it“ class. This particular class built rockets. One of the high lights was to do a tour of West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV) in Holland Michigan. The kids really enjoyed the tour!”
Minnesota airport saved
A grant from the Recreational Aviation Foundation will remove trees encroaching on the runway, stirring threats to close the airport.
Toys for Tots at KDWH
Toys will be accepted through Dec. 12.
Aithre introduces small refillable oxygen bottles
“This bottle is designed to fit in your flight bag or backpack and be ready for use anytime you need it.”
Picture of the Day: The ground really gets around
John Carroll submitted this photo and note: “I was out doing some aerobatics while my friend took pictures. This is a 100-hp Sonex, normally aspirated and without inverted fuel and oil. An aircraft engine will never know which way gravity is pulling when the pilot keeps a positive g-load while maneuvering.”
Alsim ALX hits century mark
Introduced in 2008, the sim combines various aircraft types, including single piston, twin piston, twin turbine, and more.
Texas university program certified Part 141
The Houston FSDO office issued the certification to Texas Southern University’s private pilot and instrument rating courses in November 2020.
Free flight planning for drone hobbyists
The software allows drone pilots to file LAANC authorizations with the FAA. It also includes flight planning tools, such as interactive maps, weather information, and flight logs.
Picture of the Day: On a clear day, you can see forever
Matthew McCoy submitted this photo and note: “Unusually clear November day in Washington state gave a great view of Mount Rainier from a C-185 floatplane.”