Carl N submitted this photo and note: “This photo of my Van’s Aircraft RV-8 was taken by Steve R. from his RV-8 while I was close aboard. We were flying north between the Olympic Mountains and the Hood Canal in Washington State when the picture was taken. The Cascades are in the background. Fun flying!”
Aviation News
Is aviation in trouble? Or are kids finding their way into the sky?
If this young man is any example of what’s ahead for aviation in America, all is well. Jat’s not alone, of course. Many young people around the country are pursing aviation.
Bearhawk owners gather in New Zealand for first time
Attending the gathering were two 4-Place Bearhawk aircraft, a Patrol, and an LSA. “Participants included other wannabes (not to be confused with wallabies) and guys still building,” added Bearhawk Aircraft officials.
Latest numbers shows ‘progress’ for GA
In its general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report for the first quarter of 2021, GAMA reports that deliveries increased for turbine helicopters and propeller airplanes, while business jet and piston helicopter shipments were flat compared to the same period of 2020, which in its closing weeks saw the onset of the pandemic.
Honoring the WASPs
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) flew for the U.S. Army Airforce from September 1942 to December 1944. Some 1,102 women wore the silver wings flying over 70 million miles and delivering 12,650 airplanes across the country during their time of operation. Today, there are 25 WASP still living.
Piper hits deer while landing
The airplane’s impact with a deer on the runway during landing.
Picture of the Day: A bold departure
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A 360 camera provides perspective after departing Bold Airstrip in Alaska and flying over Eklutna Lake with this modified Bushcaddy L-164.”
A game changing year for KLAL
Take SUN ‘n FUN, add in Amazon, NOAA’s hurricane hunters, flight schools, maintenance shops, and more, and that’s a formula for success at Florida’s Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Massachusetts bill to charge $1,000 landing fee to be revised
The state senator who proposed the bill said it was designed to reduce carbon emissions generated by what he sees as “luxury aircraft owned by the ultra-wealthy.”