The 2023 Moses Lake Air Show had all the traditional elements of an air show: Snarling warbirds, modern jets, and vintage aircraft adorning the ramp at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Washington. But the show also had a decided eye to the future.
General Aviation
Oklahoma sets Red River Run Challenge for pilots
This airport challenge will run from Aug. 12-20, 2023.
AV8 Prep launches online courses geared to private pilots
AV8 Prep has launched its new online learning platform, with courses for the private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial certificate, Certified Flight Instructor, and drone certificate.
FlightOutfitters introduces Sandbar Tote
Company officials noted they have had a lot of requests over the years from customers for a “more on-the-go, everyday bag.”
Fuel truck vs. Cessna 172
The FBO’s procedure of having a fuel truck cross the runway is to have the dispatcher in the FBO call on the CTAF “fuel truck preparing to cross runways,” the dispatcher then radios to the fuel truck they can cross if no one replies.
Picture of the Day: Husky hair
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Mason Weir got a great shot of his sister Abbie Weir’s hair during an evening open-door Aviat Husky flight. Abbie, 22, has just finished her commercial and started her CFI, while Mason, 19, is finishing up his private pilot certificate. I couldn’t be more proud of both my kids, not only as their flight instructor, but as their Dad.”
The impact — and importance — of general aviation
A new study finds that general aviation supports more than 1.1 million jobs and has a more than $246 billion economic impact every year. But it shows a lot more than that, spelling out how GA performs thousands of humanitarian missions a year and saves more than 150,000 lives a year.
First flight: Extra 330SX
The successor to Extra Aircraft’s 300SC, the new aerobatic plane includes high-performance ailerons and other improvements.
Tuskegee Airman visits memorial wall at KPIT
One of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. James Harvey recently visited Pittsburgh International Airport to see the memorial honoring the famed combat unit. Harvey was ready to fight in World War II, but discovered the war was over one hour before he was set to leave. “Hitler knew I was coming,” he said with a laugh.