Camping at Oshkosh is a time-honored tradition for many general aviation pilots. Some stick with the herd, while others try to stand out.
An Alabama Champion
ABC 33/40, an Alabama-based ABC television affiliate, recently posted a news story featuring Major Anthony Tisdale, an Air Force pilot who leads a summer camp for kids through Operation Aviation Foundation. The segment calls Tisdale “An Alabama Champion,” while he tells the news station that he really wishes a camp like this had been available when he was learning to fly.
Sporty’s new distributor for Champion Aerospace
As a new distributor, Sporty’s will stock a selection of Champion oil filters and spark plugs, catering to a wide array of aircraft types and models, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Any port in a storm
Dan McCully submitted this photo and note: “A twin engine aircraft lands before a squall at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (KTNT) in the everglades of Ochopee, Florida.”
A twist on tradition for 2024 Air Derby
The ARC Air Derby is a VFR flight flown during daylight hours on a single day between Sept. 27 and Oct. 10, 2024. The objectives are for each team to design a route that conforms to the ARC Air Derby Rules, estimate the time it will take them to fly that route, and then fly it as close to their estimated time as possible.
Guardian Jet launches new division
Guardian Jet, an aircraft brokerage and consulting firm, has launched a new division dedicated to light jet and turboprop aircraft sales.
The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual updated
This fifth edition softcover book incorporates new material addressing the many recent electronic flight bag (EFB) developments applicable to professional piloting, includes all topics required for completing an ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP), and adds technology and terminology updates.
Picture of the Day: Citabria on final
John Garrett submitted this photo and note: “A Bellanca/Citabria 7GCBC on final at Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) in Washington. John Garrett, pilot, Paul Bergman, passenger. Photo by Terry Green.”
New owner for ICON
Officials with ICON Aircraft report they have completed the sale of the bankrupt company’s assets to SG Investment America.