Scott Ashton submitted this photo and note: “After being a pilot for 35 years, I finally bought my first airplane, a Mooney 201. I’m looking forward to using it for business and personal trips, as well as to support volunteer flying for PALS SkyHope Disaster Relief, a program of Patient AirLift Services.”
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5 in the Sky
The five members of the Porter family are flying around the world in an AirVan on what dad Ian calls an “Edventure.”
First flight for Alice but still a long way to go
I’m one of many who are hoping for a breakthrough in battery technology.
EPA proposes endangerment finding for leaded avgas
“EPA’s consideration of endangerment is a first step toward application of EPA’s authority to address lead pollution,” officials said in a public release. “If the proposed finding is finalized, EPA would subsequently propose regulatory standards for lead emissions from aircraft engines.”
Sporty’s updates Pilot Training Courses
CarPlay integration also has been added to the iOS version of the Pilot Training app for hands-free studying in CarPlay-equipped vehicles.
First landing in Wag-a-Bond goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.
Picture of the Day: Another perfect morning in Blakesburg
Wyat Hatz submitted this photo and note: “Another perfect morning at Antique Airfield (IA27) in Blakesburg, Iowa, during the 2022 Antique Airplane Association fly-in.”
Scenes from the Reno Air Races 2022
While the 2022 Reno Air Races ended tragically with a fatal crash during the Jet Gold Race on Sunday, Sept. 18, there was plenty of action at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) during the preceding week. Photographer Bradley Orr was on site to capture some of that action.
First flight for student-built electric Sling
Students in Switzerland built an all-electric airplane that flew for the first time Sept. 30, 2022. But that’s just the beginning, they say.