Marion County Regional Airport (KMAO) in Marion, S.C., has 100LL and Jet-A fuel again after a nearly two-year interruption caused by contaminated tanks.
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Collect your own piece of space history
The PlaneTags are made from salvaged parts from NASA’s now defunct Mobile Launch Platform-2, which was vital to the success of the Space Shuttle program.
Record attempt foiled by mechanical issue
Problems with the constant-speed propeller grounded the world record attempt.
Italian pilot flies through twin tunnels
Dario Costa of Italy wrote a new chapter in aviation history as he flew a plane through the narrow confines of two enclosed automobile tunnels just outside Istanbul, Turkey.
Smart oxygen system unveiled
What makes the system smart is integration with the Aithre Connect app with in-app control of pulse state and dynamic pulse duration based on respiration rate, pressure altitude, and oxygen flow rate, company officials explain.
Detroit pilots attempt to set world record by landing in all 48 states in 48 hours
The flight, in a Rockwell Commander 114, is sanctioned by Guinness Book of World Records and is planned to occur over the weekend of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Wings Over Camarillo returns to the Southern California skies
The Wings Over Camarillo air show returns after its 2020 hiatus, attracting more than 16,000 fans for the 40th year for the Southern California air show.
Laser strikes up 148% in 10 years
People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA has issued $600,000 in fines since 2016, which includes $120,000 in 2021.
Fly the airplane
It’s a great flight. My first from the left seat in this particular airplane. There will be many more in the years to come. But I will remember on each flight, in any aircraft, no matter how much instrumentation is available or unavailable to me, keep the distractions to a minimum, enjoy the ride, and always remember to fly the airplane.