John Schmidt submitted this photo and note: “My friend, Greg Cardinal, gave me permission to share this photo he snapped of his hangar after a storm passed at sunset on the evening of Aug. 26, 2024, at Airlake Airport (KLVN) in Lakeville, Minnesota. Greg and his Pietenpol (classic build: No electric, hand-propped, tail skid, no brakes) are well-known in the Pietenpol community.”
Celebrating the best of American aerospace
The National Aviation Hall of Fame held its 60th annual enshrinement ceremony Sept. 14, 2024, honoring the pioneers and innovators in the world of aviation and aerospace.
uAvionix to install FlightLine system at six more airports
The new airports include Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando Sanford, Daytona Beach, Miami Executive, and Palm Beach International, with all systems expected to be operational by Thanksgiving 2024.
Picture of the Day: Panchito
KT Budde-Jones submitted this photo and note: “Delaware Aviation Museum’s B-25 ‘Panchito’ flying in the Wings Over Batavia air show in New York over the 2024 Labor Day weekend. Larry Kelley and Syd Jones are at the controls with Doreen Zeliff flying safety.”
Garmin co-founders inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Garmin co-founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) at the 60th annual ceremony held Sept. 14, 2024, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
More opportunities for Young Eagles through updated Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course
Kids who fly as part of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program will have access to an improved benefit, as long-time partner Sporty’s has made several updates to its Learn to Fly course.
Picture of the Day: Green Machine at the Spanish Peaks
Aaron Melander submitted this photo and note: “It is said that this is one of the few east/west mountain ranges in the Rockies. This picture was taken at Spanish Peaks Airfield (4V1) in Walsenburg, Colorado.”
AOPA fights against landing fees
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is urging the FAA to intervene on behalf of general aviation pilots and block the use of FAA-mandated ADS-B data by third parties to assess fees based on aircraft movements — a practice that raises many concerns, including violation of privacy and violation of federal grant obligations by public airports.
Picture of the Day: Pesky bug spray
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A Bell 206 Jet Ranger with Polk County Mosquito Control in Florida sprays the area around the Bartow Airport (KBOW) for mosquitos.