Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Piper Cub lands at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
It’s all about the blades
Propellers are a mystery to most. Even to pilots they are little more than an afterthought. They seem simple enough. They are little more than a fixed form attached to a spinning shaft that produces thrust when run up to enough RPMs. How it works, why it works, and what can be done to make it work more efficiently rarely comes up in conversation.
New toolkit offers insight into transition to unleaded fuel
The new interactive toolkit, available at flyEAGLE.org, offers regularly updated insights into the U.S. piston fleet, fuel infrastructure, airport fuel availability, 100LL production and logistics, sales volumes, per-capita data, and more.
Utah backcountry airstrip now on charts
Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the Utah Back Country Pilots report that Rustler Canyon airstrip near Bears Ears National Monument is the newest backcountry airstrip to be added to the aeronautical chart.
Fly-in fundraiser slated for Wings of Mercy
This event, which includes a pancake breakfast, the 20th annual Run for Wings 5K, a classic car show featuring the West Michigan Street Rod Association, formation flying demonstrations by the Hooligans, and much more, “has been a local favorite for years and a significant funding source for Wings of Mercy,” according to organizers.
Glasair vs. pickup truck
I found out that an airport employee had given permission for an individual to drive his pickup truck out onto the active runway to look for a hubcap!
Picture of the Day: Meeting Lighthawk’s challenge
Jonathan Milne submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken during the LightHawk May 29, 2025, video/photography flight highlighting the 78,000-acre project area that includes Parmachenee Lake on the Megalloway River in Maine. This was one of the 50 Flights in 50 Days challenge.”
Fourth generation earns his wings
On April 28, 2025, Carl Reigle continued a proud family tradition, earning his private pilot certificate at Reigle Airport (58N) in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Carl’s great-grandfather, Charles “Chas” Reigle, founded Reigle Airport in 1942.
Blimp pilots: An elite club
There are fewer blimp pilots in the world than astronauts.