When air race fans learned 2023 is the final year for the Reno Air Races in Reno, many began making plans to attend the event — so many, in fact, that opening day of online ticket sales overloaded the National Championship Air Race servers.
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Applications open for Future Takes Flight Scholarship
The second annual scholarship will again provide $30,000 in educational funds, awarding six $5,000 scholarships to aviators across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
Picture of the Day: A pilot readies his steed
Molly McCarthy submitted this photo and note: “Liga International — The Flying Doctors of Mercy volunteer pilot Charlie Brown of Phoenix, Arizona, makes calculations for weight and balance prior to transporting volunteer medical staff to El Fuerte, Mexico. The volunteer medical team will convene at the Liga International, El Fuerte Eye Clinic to provide life-changing eye surgery at no cost to residents of El Fuerte and surrounding areas.”
Questioning my sanity at the Buckeye Air Fair
When the alarm went off at 4:20 a.m., I questioned my sanity — at least until the first drop of coffee reminded me of the adventure that awaited. It was a crisp 70°F when I started the 10-hour drive to the city of Buckeye, Arizona, for the annual Air Fair, which was held Feb. 17-19, 2023.
Flying Proficiency in 57 Seconds
The FAA has posted a new video to its YouTube channel focusing on flying proficiency for GA pilots.
Kentucky museum hosts its first Girls in Aerospace program
The success of the first program “has paved the way for future programs to be planned,” said museum officials, who added they hope “that more young girls will be inspired to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.”
Skyway Center opens at KSQL
The 50,000-square-foot complex includes nine hangars, ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to nearly 10,000 square feet; office space; and an aviation members only private lounge.
Picture of the Day: Mirror sunrise
Raul Mairata submitted this photo and note: “Beautiful sunrise at Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) in New Mexico.”
Air show returns to Edwards after 13 years
What’s so special about this air show? For starters, it is the only air show in the United States where supersonic speed is permitted. On the Saturday I attended, there were no less than four sonic booms during the day’s flying!