Guido Bouckaert submitted this photo and note: “N330DG, a SIAI-Marchetti SF.260, was owned by Debby Gary and from 2002 to 2008 flown in air shows. Sold in 2009 to an Englishman, in November 2022 it was sold to a new owner in Belgium where this photo was taken over the North Sea between France and the UK. What a beauty it is. Photo by Jan Vanhulle (photographer), Hugo Verledens (pilot photo ship) and Guido Bouckaert (organizing the flight).”
Latest numbers show a stable general aviation
The latest numbers from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) shows that, through the third quarter of 2024, general aviation shipments and billings rose, with increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets, and turbine helicopters.
Joby aircraft featured in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Players can explore the same aircraft that has already completed piloted exhibition flights in locations like New York City, according to company officials.
STC for a new prop for pair of Diamonds approved
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of its two-blade hydraulic constant speed propeller on the Diamond DA20-A1 and Diamond DV20 Katana powered by a Rotax 912 S3 engine.
Student has close call during solo cross-country
Suddenly, the conflict aircraft came very close to my aircraft. I maneuvered my aircraft to avoid. Inadvertently we came within a couple of hundred feet of each other.
Picture of the Day: Golden State at golden hour
Blake Werner submitted this photo and note: “Returning to Redding Regional Airport (KRDD) after a flying tour of the northern coastal California airports of Rohnerville Airport (KFOT) in Fortuna, Murray Field Airport (KEKA) in Eureka, and California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV) in Arcata/Eureka.”
First solo on a Sunday
Watching Ethan solo his 1946 Champ 7AC was a joy — so much hard work had gone into this moment that you couldn’t help but break into a smile.
Fargo Air Museum boosts collection with two new aircraft
The Fargo Air Museum is set to receive two new aircraft for display throughout the winter: A Boeing-Stearman N2S-3 trainer and 1942 Interstate Cadet.
Vertical Aviation International president honored
James Viola, president and CEO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), has been named a 2024 recipient of the Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation Award.