A video posted to YouTube June 5, 2024, of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover of Washington, D.C., includes previously unreleased footage and the best look yet at the epic aerial parade, according to AOPA officials.
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First Tecnam P-Mentors delivered to US flight school
One month after receiving FAA Type Certification, the first Tecnam P-Mentors have been delivered to a flight school in Texas.
New monitor for oxygen systems debuts
The monitor allows pilots to monitor oxygen capacity in flight via an iOS or Android app, according to Aerox officials.
STC revision boosts Caravan power
With this revision, Caravans with a 5-blade MT-Propeller are now certified for a power rating up to 950 shp.
Ag flying practice flight ends fatally
The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Got my white whale!
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “A relatively uncommon Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise turboprop twin applies power moments before departure from San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California. I had seen this aircraft at my local airport for many years, always tied down and secured, but it would change orientation so I knew it was being flown. This aircraft became my ‘white whale’ with me vowing to see it airborne at some point in my life. Today was that day, while I was photographing an event at the Hiller Aviation Museum I could hear the run-up of an unfamiliar engine. Sure enough it was the MU-2 on the other side of the runway, prepping for departure. Now to find another whale…”
Human Factors: A competitive environment
What can we learn from a fatal crash at a STOL competition?
High school plane-building program gets $10,000 boost
The grant will be used to match public donations to Take Flight of any size up to a total of $10,000 during the upcoming statewide NH Gives campaign, a one-day online fundraising effort that takes place June 11-12, 2024.
Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight returns to Oshkosh
One of the most emotional and poignant moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2024 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 26 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans.