Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Motorcycle-mounted aircraft escorts enjoy the balloon rise Saturday morning at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2024.”
Pilots
New Piper PA-34 Seneca type club takes off
The PA-34 Owners Organization is a newly launched free community for Piper PA-34 Seneca owners to connect, share resources, and collaborate on maintenance, training, and events.
Video: Lights in the sky
Ever spotted moving lights in the night sky? The FAA requires all aircraft flying at night, including drones, to have certain lights. The new video lets pilots know how to maintain safety.
Robinson receives FAA approval to extend service life on rotor blades
Robinson Helicopter Company has received FAA approval to extend the service life of the Robinson R22 and R44 main and tail rotor blades from 12 to 15 years.
Aeronca crashes into hangar after hand propping goes awry
The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Piper
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A truly Florida sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
A Santa Fly-In
A few days before his epic flight around the world Santa showed up at a Texas airport in a Waco UPF-7 to the delight of hundreds of local residents.
48Y to close permanently
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the municipality of Piney, Manitoba, Canada, will permanently close the Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport (48Y) on Dec. 27, 2024.
New taxiway opens at Falcon Field Airport
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, has a new Taxiway G, an addition that will streamline routing of aircraft from the north runway to southern airport facilities, according to airport officials.