Robert Erenstein submitted this photo and note: “In the summer of 2023 I was in Switzerland at the Bex Airport, where a small air show had been organized. Upon arrival early in the morning I walked along the road to the entrance of the airport, which passes exactly in front of the runway. In the distance I saw this Maule MX-7 and Swift S-1 glider lined up. And because I knew this could become a beautiful picture, I stopped and waited to take this photo.”
Aircraft
Without a shadow of a doubt
From movie magic to high speed reconnaissance to a casual biplane hop, sometimes the best photo of the day isn’t of an airplane, but rather of its sun-blocking presence in shadow.
Designing the airport of the future
Celebrating its milestone 10th year, the international student design competition beckons participants to envision groundbreaking concepts for the airport of the future.
Laser strikes increase 41%
FAA officials report they received 13,304 reports from pilots in 2023.
Applications open for Reno flight training scholarships
The Reno Air Racing Association will award 12 scholarships, each valued at up to $10,000, to aspiring pilots between the ages of 16 and 20.
Picture of the Day: Apache bedtime
Bill Bates submitted this photo and note: “My 1956 Piper Apache tucked in and ready for bed at Atlanta Speedway Airport (KHMP) in Georgia.”
A decent start
It would be great to report no aircraft accidents, ever. But the only absolute way to accomplish that is to never leave the ground.
Pilot testing numbers see significant increases
“When we compare year to year, we see that most tests saw double-digit percentage-based increases in volumes even from 2022-2023,” says Jason Blair, a well-known CFI and DPE.
$245 million to modernize airports in 37 states
Several of the grants will help reduce the risk of runway incursions, while others will be used to build or improve fuel farms, and more.