Jake McCullough challenged himself to get 50 planes to fly in for the first annual fly-in at Lockhart Municipal Airport in Texas. He surpassed that goal and the fly-in has grown every year.
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Flying to Oshkosh?
FBOs are launching specials for pilots flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, from discounts on fuel to complimentary food and camping.
Car show at air museum to benefit veterans
All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Fargo Air Museum’s veterans program to provide events, community, and support to veterans in the Fargo Moorhead area. This is the third year for the charitable car show at the museum, officials noted.
Miniature GPS introduced
“AirLite GPS is designed to be a very inexpensive personal navigation tool, offering features useful for pilots, adventurers, and hikers,” said James Wiebe, founder of Radiant Technology. “With its very sensitive and quick-acquiring GPS module, it can track up to 14 satellites simultaneously.”
Picture of the Day: Time for a nap
Rich Eisenberg submitted this photo and note: “There’s plenty of time to sleep when there is no turbulence over the Rocky Mountains.”
A Flight of Passage: The ultimate father and son adventure
After buying a vintage Powell P-70, Nathan James and his father Darrell undertook a four-day journey bringing the airplane home to Colorado from Arkansas. According to Nathan, it was the ultimate father and son adventure.
Iowa airport creates charitable fund to raise money for improvements
The first project for the Iowa City Municipal Airport Charitable Giving Fund is a new mural on an airport hangar. The 12-foot-high by 300-foot-long mural, which is being created in partnership with the city’s public art advisory committee, is expected to cost around $38,000.
Free webinar explores hearing loss in pilots, detecting carbon monoxide
During the webinar, which qualifies for WINGS credit, viewers can learn about tools pilots can use to improve their hearing, lengthen their career in the cockpit, and gain confidence in hearing critical communications, as well as protection from carbon monoxide.
Flight Bag First Aid Kit introduced
Compact and lightweight, the first-aid kit is an “ideal size” for a flight bag, according to ASA officials.