Rob Stapleton sent in this photo with a note: “A 1943 G21A Grumman Goose piloted by Burke Meese, with co-pilot Steve Panone, during a high speed taxi at Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska, at the Alaska Aviation Museum’s members picnic Aug. 22, 2024. The aircraft is on exhibit at the museum and does fly-bys on special occasions from its ramp on the south shore of Lake Hood.”
Safety at Oregon’s Rager Airstrip boosted with help from volunteers
A collaboration was formed for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to provide a windsock, picnic table, and fire ring, and volunteers will maintain the airstrip and camping area, while the Forest Service manages noxious weeds and livestock incursions.
New book profiles an aviation pioneer
“Whispering Duke Schiller — The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation,” written by Tom Douglas, tells the story of Clarence Alvin (Duke) Schiller, who was born in Onawa, Iowa, in 1899 and lived most of his short but action-packed life switching between Canadian and U.S. residences, depending on where his peripatetic flying career took him.
Picture of the Day: Blackhawk rides
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Cadets at Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Summer Encampment stand around a Blackhawk for a safety briefing, prior to getting a ride.”
GA groups oppose bill that would restrict flight training benefits for veterans
“Limiting veterans’ benefits through a cap would restrict their access to these crucial career opportunities at a time when the industry needs them most.”
Aircraft Specialties Services earns FAA approval to rebuild Lycoming roller lifters
Rebuilt roller lifters save more than 50% compared to new.
Picture of the Day: A stunning sunrise
Rusty Eichorn sent in this photo with a note: “A stunning sunrise on the last morning of August 2024 at Northbound Seaplane Base in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.”
Wyoming lake opens to seaplane training
Through the efforts of J.T. Grainger, Seaplane Pilots Association Wyoming Field Director, and Steve Guetter, president of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, SES ratings can now be achieved on Lake De Smet in Wyoming.
Sporty’s introduces AeroWear X-1 Flight Jacket
Nothing says innovation and toughness like the X-1, the first aircraft to break the sound barrier, flown by General Chuck Yeager in 1947. Inspired by that, Sporty’s is introducing the AeroWear X-1 Flight Jacket.