While the Lafayette Escadrille was well-known during — and after — World War I, the 500 American pilots who flew during the Great War in Italy were not so well known…until now.
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Free videos on sustainable aviation released
The videos feature interviews with nine of the leading women in sustainable aviation fields.
True Blue debuts 100-watt USB chargers for GA aircraft
The chargers supply 5-20 volts of power at 3-5 amps for smartphones, tablets, electronic flight bags (EFBs), and headphones.
Pilatus hits truck near runway
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
Picture of the Day: Happy engine, happy life
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “On final to Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana, you want your engine to be happy. There really aren’t any viable options if you can’t land on the airport’s grass runway.”
The cross country that wouldn’t end
Flying home from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh should have been simple. But weather forced this Skywagon pilot on the cross-country flight that seemed like it would never end.
Upscale Alaskan hangar expanded
The old hangar was revamped with the addition of two larger hangar bays, creating 14,000-square-feet of space. Another old wooden structure was demolished to make room for the new hangar additions.
Walt Disney’s Grumman finds a new home at Palm Springs Air Museum
The plane, which is on a long-term loan to the museum, will be part of a new exhibit that opens on Dec. 5, 2022, Walt Disney’s birthday, according to museum officials.
Unleaded avgas best practices released
FBOs need to be ready once unleaded avgas makes it to their airport.