Each pilot participating in the Poker Run earns a new card when they check in at public-use airports using the AOPA Pilot Passport program built into the AOPA App. The top three winners will win prizes — as well as the pilot with the worst hand.
Aircraft
Power Flows powers up production of new exhaust system for Cessnas
After overcoming several daunting challenges, including supply-chain SNAFUs, a global pandemic, and a couple of hurricanes, Power Flow is steadily increasing the production rate of its new Power Monster Cross-Flow (PMCF) exhaust systems for a variety of Cessna aircraft powered by Continental engines.
Picture of the Day: A spectacular go-around
Jack Graham submitted this photo and note: “I provide flight instruction in Sequim, Washington, at Sequim Valley Airport (W28) in my 1980 Cessna 152. In this photo, my presolo student was working on landings, while another student, Jesse Nichol, was taking pictures for a college class assignment. The background was spectacular, so I wanted to share it with you.”
A patriotic start for California airshows
Travis Air Force Base, located in Northern California, kicked off the 2022 California airshow season with Wings Over Solano. The 90° temperatures did not deter more than 110,000 visitors from roaming the sprawling tarmac and enjoying the sights and sounds of aviation on May 14-15, 2022.
From first flight to airport internship
After his first flight through the non-profit STEM Flights, a young man is “hooked on aviation,” but he wasn’t sure how to get started. The STEM Flights team showed him the way.
Company donates $100,000 in drones to Colorado college
Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado, recently received a donation of $100,000 in drones and associated technology from Juniper Unmanned, a Colorado company that provides drone operations and aerial analytics.
Scholarship season opens for NGPA
More than $300,000 in scholarships is available. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2022.
Picture of the Day: Sightseeing in Alaska
David Baldwin submitted this photo and a note: “Flying on a clear crisp day for sightseeing near Chickaloon, Alaska.”
How to beat inflation
Inflation is hitting us hard and making it nearly impossible for many general aviation enthusiasts to ply the skies with the frequency and duration we might like. But you don’t have to let an economic speed bump stop you from flying.