The I Hart Flying Foundation has awarded $35,000 in flight training scholarships to five women.
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Hartzell doubles space for QAA parts distributor and MRO
At a recent ceremony in Tulsa, Hartzell Engine Tech and QAA executives cut a ribbon to officially commemorate the expansion, which has taken more than a year to complete. The footprint of the facility has grown from 12,500 square feet to 25,500 square feet, according to Hartzell officials.
Engine fails after top overhaul
Fortunately my incident caused by the improper repair of my engine was not fatal. No one was injured when we landed with loss of forward thrust. However, the next pilot may not have the good fortune that we had.
Picture of the Day: A man and his machines
Matt Hurley submitted this photo and note: “This photo with the man sitting on the hood of a Cobra wearing a Stetson reminded me of the classic Shelby racing days. I was visiting the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, which combines sports car racing and patriotic aviation heritage.”
Hood River Fly-In: Come for the planes, stay for the people
On the smoky weekend of Sept. 10-11, 2022, about 200 fliers and their planes dropped in on WAAAM for the museum’s annual fly-in. If the varied hardware sounds interesting, linger to talk with the pilots and others who traveled here. This fly-in is a relaxed social event where you’re likely to hear tips on flying, restoring aircraft, and maintenance.
Saving student pilots time and money
Since its introduction in 2021, AOPA’s Flight Training Advantage program has logged more than 5,000 hours and is in use by more than 1,200 schools. The program’s aim: Reduce the time associated with flight training, alleviating the financial burdens of student pilots, AOPA officials said.
Naples Airport becomes staging area for Ian donations
While the supplies were originally supposed to be delivered by general aviation aircraft, the overwhelming amount of donations led to another form of transportation that isn’t as sensitive to weight and balance considerations.
Garmin autopilot OK’d for Scouts
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout, while Smart Rudder Bias and vertical navigation (VNAV) functionality are now certified for Beechcraft Baron B55s and B55As.
Picture of the Day: A line-up of Swifts
Terry McCartney submitted this photo and note: “Swifts line up at the 2022 Hood River Fly-In in Oregon.”