The 100th and 101st save occurred Aug. 4.
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Colorado aviation author wins Spirit of Flight award
The award was presented at the annual Spirit of Flight Day held in July as an outdoor event at the museum’s new location in Westminster, Colorado, close to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Denver.
Colorado weather cameras now operational
The Colorado weather cameras are the first FAA cameras outside of the state of Alaska.
New president for EAA Warbirds of America
Olzacki succeeds Connie Bowlin, who served four years as Warbirds of America president.
Checkride reexaminations may be required for some pilots
Pilots who had a checkride with Michael A. Puehler of Cincinnati may be required to retake that checkride.
Back to School supply drive held at KBCT
The airport and its tenants collected more than 11 boxes with back to school supplies for area children.
Cirrus launches VisionAir ownership program
The new program provides “a direct pathway to complete ownership” that allows “customers to enjoy all of the benefits of personal aviation” while Cirrus takes care of the details.
Applications open for bizav scholarships
Deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
New portable autopilot could save lives
The PortaPilot incorporates its own inertial platform Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) and is therefore independent of aircraft instruments, making it a great backup in various emergency situations.