While the main building will be closed until the fall of 2022, the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport remains open.
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RV-4 hits prairie dog on landing
Upon inspection of the runway a dead Prairie Dog was found in the vicinity of where I landed. It appears as though my right main tire struck the Prairie Dog, which caused me to veer to the right. There were no injuries.
Picture of the Day: Flying in Tennessee
Jon Humberd submitted this photo and note: “Low and slow fun flying in the Super 701 around the mountains in southeast Tennessee.”
FAA tests to integrate drones into national airspace set to begin
The tests, set to launch in the spring of 2022, will examine how to manage drone traffic in real world scenarios.
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
“This year is setting up to be the best yet. With more than 33,000 aviation jobs listed, our website and the industry have never been busier — everyone is hiring.”
New owner for KPRC FBO
Cutter Aviation has purchased Legend Aviation at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona.
Picture of the Day: Wingman
Paul Tomascik submitted this photo and note: “Rockcliffe, Ottawa, Canada, C172; early morning training flight with my student, Abhi, who is flying. I snapped the photo when I looked down after he lifted off the runway and saw this image appear and follow us.”
First flight: Tecnam hybrid P2010
According to Tecnam officials, the P2010 H3PS is the first general aviation aircraft with a parallel hybrid configuration to take flight. The four-seat aircraft is powered by a 104kW Rotax 915 IS engine coupled with a 30kW Rolls-Royce electric motor, equating to a 180-hp powertrain.
Avionics sales top $2.3 billion in 2021
Avionics sales were up 6.5% in 2021, with sales steadily climbing for six straight quarters after bottoming out in 2020 with the pandemic.