On opening day of the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, Daher unveiled its TBM 960, the latest high-end version of its TBM pressurized single turboprop aircraft family. The first production airplane is at SUN ‘n FUN.
Briefings
Bonanzas get weight increase with other upgrades
The upgrades include a 155-pound increase to the maximum takeoff weight of the Beechcraft Bonanza G36, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,213 pounds.
Wings Over Camarillo airshow back for 41st edition
Scheduled for Aug. 20-21, 2022 at the Camarillo Airport in California, the 41st Wings Over Camarillo will honor women in aviation.
2019 to 2021’s most memorable aviation records
The National Aeronautic Association has determined the 11 “most memorable” aviation records from 2018 to 2021, including four related to airplanes, one for model aircraft, and one for a balloon pilot.
AOPA fly-ins slated for Washington, Florida, and Texas
The Hangouts will be Sept. 9-10 at Felts Field Airport (KSFF) in Spokane, Washington, and Nov. 4-5 at Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) in Tampa, Florida. The Aviator Showcase will be June 16-17 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) in Texas.
Vote now for your favorite paint scheme for the One Week Wonder
Help pick the paint scheme for the Sonex Waiex that will be built in just seven days during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
Win a new Carbon Cub
You don’t have to be in Alaska to win the experimental aircraft. All proceeds from the raffle go to support general aviation in Alaska.
Straight Talk about airspace modernization
The free book covers the FAA’s airspace modernization initiatives, including mandates in the U.S. and throughout the world, and covers what types of equipment are necessary to take advantage of the new technologies, such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS).
Live daily weather brief for pilots launches
“The goal of the Daily EZ Weather Brief program is to provide general aviation pilots with a 10- to 15-minute synopsis of today’s aviation weather impacts across the conterminous U.S. and southern Canada using high-resolution weather guidance,” meteorologist and CFI Dr. Scott Dennstaedt explained.