Volunteers arrived in 16 airplanes from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Minnesota to work on the six airstrips in the Hells Canyon National Recreational Area. Projects included mowing, weed eating, installing new windsocks, and trimming back blackberry bushes.
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115 pilots set to compete in Air Race Classic
The race begins at 8 a.m. June 21, 2022, when 50 planes will launch full throttle, 30 seconds apart, down the runway at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida. From there, they will embark on a 2,548-mile course that ends June 24 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
90th anniversary celebration of Amelia Earhart’s first solo across Atlantic
When Amelia Earhart landed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in May 1932, “no one had ever seen a woman driving a car, let alone flying an airplane or wearing trousers,” said Nicole McElhinney, co-founder of the Amelia Earhart Legacy Association. “Her fearless spirit was revolutionary, particularly for women, and continues to be an inspiration around the world.”
Near miss is actually a strike
When I called in the controller explained that the other aircraft actually reported it as a strike and that after inspecting their plane he found a tire mark on the top of his wing.
Picture of the Day: Video games to glass panels
Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “My seven-year-old grandson is getting the hang of my RV-7. He can do 360s and turns as well as anyone. Video games to glass panels are a snap!”
Questions from the Cockpit: How do bugs fly?
Almost nobody on the planet truly understands insect aerodynamics — and the few who do can’t explain it to the rest of us. So in that regard, insect aerodynamics are absolutely identical to airplane aerodynamics. Except for the fact that they are, you know, totally different.
FAA revokes certificates of Plane Swap pilots
The two pilots involved in a failed stunt to swap airplanes in mid-flight have had their pilot certificates revoked.
General aviation aircraft brokers launch fundraising effort for Ukrainian refugees
More than $100,000 as been raised to support an orphanage in Romania that is housing Ukrainian refugees.
99s to gather in Charleston
The 99s will gather in Charleston, S.C., July 6-10, 2022, for their annual conference.