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Aviation News
Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education launches
The new institute will support the growth of the aerospace industry in Oklahoma, reaching out to students from kindergarten to graduate school.
First DPE symposium slated
Flight School Association of North America officials hope to make this an annual symposium for Designated Pilot Examiners, who “form the backbone of the airman practical testing system in America.”
Avionics services expand at KFTW
Spirit Aeronautics has opened a new avionics repair station at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Texas.
Too close for comfort
I was looking out the left window and noticed an aircraft whiz from underneath and behind me and begin a turn inland. It is hard to judge the distance, but he was way too close for comfort.
Picture of the Day: Mount Saint Helens from an amphib
Matthew McCoy submitted this photo and note: “Mount Saint Helens crater under the wing of a Cessna 185 amphib.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Bright city lights (not)
Do the yellow shapes surrounding cities on the VFR Sectional Chart show the appearance of the various cities’ lights at night? Our intrepid columnist investigates this colorful query.
Video: Mustangs in the morning
Fred Johnsen just posted still more video from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, including “Mustangs in the morning, a special formation flying by a Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, the famous Tora! Tora! Tora! Pearl Harbor attack demonstration” and much more.
Flight sims: Tools or toys for pilots?
A free webinar takes a deep dive into flight sim for pilots, including how to choose the right system to fit your needs, mistakes to avoid when flying at home, and much more.