Linda, an FBO employee in California, writes: What can you tell me about pilot’s watches? It seems like all the pilots I see — especially the men — wear HUGE watches. Is this something they actually need? Or is it a style thing? And are they as expensive as they look?
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Cessna on a stick
When Greg Hansen was given the remains of a crashed 182, he decided to “give the plane a retirement job as a wind vane.” He calls it Cessna on a stick.
King Air C-90 lighting system upgrade approved
The new BLR lighting system upgrades the forward position, forward anti-collision, forward recognition, rear position, and rear anti-collision lights from incandescent to LED.
Picture of the Day: Weekend at the capital
Hieu Vo submitted this photo and note: “The Beaver RX-550 on display at the second Vietnam International Aviation Expo in Ha Noi, Vietnam.”
Elevated Access seeks volunteer pilots
Elevated Access uses volunteer general aviation pilots to transport patients to what officials call “stigmatized healthcare,” such as abortions and gender-affirming medical care.
GA advocates preserve access to East Hampton Airport
Although it can be appealed, the judge’s latest decision is a “definitive ruling against the town’s efforts to impose onerous restrictions against general aviation operations, including curfews, noise-based operational limitations, and punitive landing fees,” NBAA officials said.
Dynon’s Cessna 182 autopilot gets FAA nod
Dynon’s autopilot is now FAA approved for Cessna Skylane C182E and later models, including retractable gear and turbocharged models.
Check ride ends in flat tire
After touchdown, the student stood on the brakes for max braking, but locked up the left main, and we heard the hiss from the tire being blown, followed by the airplane pulling to the left.
Picture of the Day: CAP cadets meet Miss Betty
Kimberly Byard submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron Cadets had a living history moment when the restored P-63 Kingcobra, “Miss Betty” landed at the Grant County Airport in Petersburg, West Virginia. The restored fighter aircraft was named in honor of Betty Bishop. In 1943, she joined the ranks of Rosie the Riveters, the thousands of women who filled the workforce to power the United States Arsenal of Democracy. Betty worked on this P-63 during her World War II aircraft factory work. Never a dull moment! Go Civil Air Patrol!”