The Experimental Aircraft Association’s SportAir Workshops will close out 2022 with stops in five locations across the country from Connecticut to California.
Wings of Hope wins Spirit of Flight award
Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope relies on volunteer pilots to carry out its mission, which includes education outreach and medical transport.
Ag pilot seriously injured when plane hits tower after he is blinded by the sun
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna tower while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight while flying directly toward the sun.
Picture of the Day: A shiny Silvaire
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort took this photo at the 2022 Antique Airplane Association annual fly-in, which was held Aug. 30-Sept. 5 in Blakesburg, Iowa. She captured many photos, including this one of a Luscombe 8 at Antique Airfield (IA27).
Van’s RV-15 debuts to Oshkosh crowds
And it’s a high wing model. The bare aluminum glistened in bright sunlight and drew crowds through every day of the OSH22.
Fewer pilots using Flight Service for preflight weather planning
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s annual weather survey shows that fewer pilots are calling Flight Service for preflight weather briefings, instead relying on apps and even general weather sites, such as Windy.
Ohio teacher named Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has selected Jill Weaver of Valley View Junior High School in Dayton, Ohio, as the 2022 NAHF A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year.
Lightspeed introduces new pilot headset with built-in CO sensors
Lightspeed Aviation has introduced Delta Zulu, a new ANR aviation headset that includes a built-in carbon monoxide sensor, as well as a built-in audio equalization system that adjusts audio output to compensate for hearing loss.
CFI freezes, leaving student to handle emergency
My CFI froze in a priority situation while I was flying under goggles at night. I cannot think of a scenario where this is acceptable.