More than 100 flight jackets are featured in a new book, “Bomber Boys — WWII Flight Jacket Art,” by John Slemp, who says the book is “the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced.”
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Picture of the Day: The old and new
Mike Daniel submitted this photo and note: “Chris Kunkle captures the old and new over a picture-perfect sunset on the central coast of California. Doug flies his pristine Super Cub while Mike trails in his CubCrafters FX3.”
Where real wisdom can be found
There very well may come a day when we can’t fly anymore. There will almost certainly come a day when we shouldn’t. We might still have the ability to climb into the cockpit, fire up the engine, and launch into a clear blue sky. Having the ability, however, does not mean it’s a good idea.
Denali to feature Autoland, new engine
Textron Aviation’s new clean-sheet design, the Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop, will feature the Garmin Emergency Autoland system as standard equipment. It also will be the first aircraft to fly with the Catalyst engine from GE Aerospace’s Avio Aera.
Cirrus begins expansion of KTKI facility
The new facility will expand the company’s current operations at McKinney National Airport in Texas, providing additional space for aircraft sales, flight training, factory service, and aircraft management, according to officials with the Duluth, Minnesota-based company.
Dream Pilot introduces Magic Kneeboard
Dream Pilot, a company specializing in aviation accessories, has launched the Magic Kneeboard, a universal kneeboard that uses magnets to securely hold any device, such as iPads, iPhones, Android smartphones, and tablets.
Training flight provides lessons to both CFI and student
I will learn from this flight and use my newfound knowledge to be a safer pilot and instructor.
Picture of the Day: First solo
Craig Dye submitted this photo and note: “Hunter Dye, 18, takes off on his first solo on Dec. 9, 2022, at Calhoun County Airport (F95) in Blountstown, Florida. He is continuing the family tradition, following his father into the ranks of professional aviators.
Ask Paul: Is it a bad engine or bad maintenance?
A flying club’s maintenance officer wants to upgrade one of the club’s airplane engines, claiming the engine is known for having “lots of reliability issues.” Another member of the club turned to our expert to get his advice on what’s really going on with the engine.