Michael Ruehmkorff submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of our pressurized Centurion alone on the ramp in Telluride, Colorado, in May, 2024. Telluride is currently the highest commercially-served airport in North America at 9,070 feet MSL, and second only in elevation to Leadville, Colorado, which is 100 nm northeast at an elevation of 9,934 fleet. GA piston aircraft shorten the 6-1/2 hour drive from Denver to around 1-1/2 hours and makes enjoying a visit to Telluride for the day a real possibility.”
Volunteers spruce up five airstrips in Oregon’s Hells Canyon
In May 2024, 30 volunteers completed another successful work party, maintaining five airstrips in Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge.
2A0 to host first-ever airport day
The event, which is free to the community and pilots flying in, is slated for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7, 2024.
Flight Outfitters updates flight bags
The company has updated its Lift Flight Bag and Aviator backpack, while introducing its new Crew Duffel Bag.
Picture of the Day: Glider regatta
Steve Kennedy, a glider pilot with Red Wing Soaring Association at L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO) in Osceola, Wisconsin, writes: “Gliders readying for tow at Region 7 Glider Regatta at Albert Lea Airport (KAEL) in Minnesota, May 2024.”
Celebrate National Aviation Day
The First Flight Society will hold a joint celebration of National Aviation Day with the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Aug. 19, 2024.
Textron Aviation relocates parts stockroom in Alaska
From Fairbanks to Anchorage.
Picture of the Day: Sunny Day
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Civil Air Patrol aircraft lands at Grant County Airport in Petersburg, West Virginia, after taking two teachers on a Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) flight, earned after becoming Aerospace Education Members through CAP.”
Video: Moses Lake Air Show 2024
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video that captures the entire show, including a STOL competition, RC airplanes, air show performances, military might, and much more.