Building on the SkyVoice Alert 500, the extended-range version is designed to deliver heightened situational awareness for general aviation pilots during critical takeoff and landing operations, company officials explain.
Training flight causes DC-3 to scramble off runway
The airport manager notified us that the offending 172 was a student pilot with an instructor and they were on the incorrect frequency. Apparently, they never noticed the DC-3 on the opposite end of the runway.
Picture of the Day: Wheels up
Gord McNulty submitted this photo and note: “A vintage Harvard Mark 4 trainer takes flight at the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association’s 40th anniversary open house and fly day in Tillsonburg, Ontario, on July 5, 2025. The all-volunteer organization, founded in 1985, has eight Harvards and one Yale in its collection.”
New T-hangars in the works at KDLS
Reservations are now being taken for the 18 new T-hangars at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS) in The Dalles, Oregon.
Air Race Classic unveils 2026 route
The 2026 race will highlight the aviation heritage and communities of Illinois, launching from St Louis Regional Airport (KALN) in East Alton, continuing through eight stops, then concluding at Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN).
TBO increase for Silent-7 propellers
“Due to these excellent inspection results, the engineering team at MT-Propeller was able to increase the TBO for the 7-bladed propellers — presently installed on the Pilatus PC-12 series, the King Air 350 series and the Short Skyvan — to 3,600 hours or six years, whichever comes first.”
Water in fuel brings down Piper
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).
Picture of the Day: Southern Cross
Scott Piercy submitted this photo and note: “Commemorating D-Day 2025 at the Silent Wings Museum at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (KLBB) in Texas.”
Garmin adds Oshkosh FISK arrival to navigation database
While the FISK arrival includes a few VFR waypoints that are in typical navigation databases, it has never been fully coded as part of an official navigation database with the full detailed route until now, Garmin officials noted.