Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has added four new aircraft types to its Aircraft Color Visualizer, including the Cessna 182, Beech Baron, Kodiak 100, and Pilatus PC-12.
PC-12 pilot takes off without radio calls
Other planes begin yelling for me to go around.
Picture of the Day: RV bliss
Pete Gutmann submitted this photo and note: “Preparing to launch on a long cross-country back to the midwest from Spokane, Washington, in September 2024. A perfect morning with cool temperatures, no wind, beautiful skies. RV bliss.”
Survey shows strong community support for KAPF
The community survey, conducted for the Naples Airport Authority by independent research and polling firm American Pulse, found that 82.9% of residents viewed the airport as being important to the community.
GAALive! broadcast slated
The broadcast, which features presentations from the 2025 national flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAASTeam rep of the year, qualifies for WINGS and AMT credits.
Disconnected electronic ignition system contributes to crash
Probable Cause: The engine electronic ignition system became disconnected, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: An unexpected surprise
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “Pilot Joe Griffith with copilot/photographer Karyn King landed their Nanchang CJ at the airport in Marana, Arizona, for breakfast. Delighted and surprised to see a beautiful North American T-6 parked beside us as if it was a mini air show display!”
FAA accelerates new NOTAM system
The new NOTAM service is expected to be deployed by September 2025.
Volunteers needed to help New Hampshire students build airplanes
Adult volunteer mentors are needed to help high school students in Farmington, New Hampshire, build airplanes in a new program taking off in September 2025.