Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Pilots Juliette Cosh and Kristy Gentry-Cox congratulate Dr. Stan Stepp at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee, for receiving the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award on Jan. 25, 2025. An octogenarian, he’s owned close to 30 airplanes through the years, including five Piper Vagabonds.”
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What’s not to love about Betty?
Airport Greeter Betty Easley’s devotion to all things aviation makes a lasting and positive impression upon aviators, with compliments about her posted on Foreflight and AirNav.com.
New report shows how Colorado empowered general aviation in 2024
According to the Colorado Division of Aeronautics 2024 Annual Report, the state prioritized infrastructure, safety, and unleaded fuel to enhance the state’s aviation system.
Marshall University to open new flight school at KLWB
Marshall University and the Greenbrier Valley Airport (KLWB) are partnering to establish a new satellite flight school at the West Virginia airport.
Hartzell’s Talon Propeller approved for GB1 GameBird
Hartzell Propeller, in collaboration with aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker, has earned FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its composite three-blade Talon carbon fiber propeller and spinner, now available for the entire GB1 GameBird fleet.
Night flight in IMC ends in crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under VFR when IMC prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights at the destination airport.
Picture of the Day: RAF Super Supporter
Tricia McKenna submitted this photo and note: “Rachel Thompson, a supporter of the Recreational Aviation Foundation and snow woman builder, takes advantage of a snowy day in Oklahoma.”
Kidnapping Hank or how I got my tailwheel endorsement
When Rajeev “kidnaps” Hank, a nursing home resident, to take him to an airport open house, he learns the value of connection in the general aviation community, as well as the value of an old man’s aviation memories.
Young pilot writing contest launches
To qualify, the writer must be a pilot (including student pilot) who is 24 or younger. The article must be original, not previously published, and no longer than 1,500 words. The topic should be “my most memorable flight.”