In a recent Pilot Minute video from Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, she looks into whether a pilot can take one of the popular weight loss medications that are all the rage now and still fly.
Three Americans place in international aviation art contest
The 2024 theme, “Air Sports for a Peaceful World,” encouraged students to create artwork demonstrating how air sports can unite people of different backgrounds, form friendships, and make the world a better place.
Museum’s annual Classic Car Show ready to roll
Vintage vehicles are preparing to converge on the grounds of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire, home to the Aviation Museum of N.H. and its annual Classic Car Show.
Picture of the Day: Where the sea lions and whales play
Jeremy Lezin submitted this photo and note: “I often fly my Carbon Cub SS out over the Monterey Bay, looking for whale activity. I count myself lucky if I find a single whale or a small pod. On this day I flew over half a dozen whales working with a raft of sea lions. The whales would dive down, blow bubbles, and then chase schools of fish to the surface.”
16 Texas pilots become Master Pilots
“These pilots represent tens of thousands of accident-free flying hours with both national and international experience, including aircraft from the Piper J-3 Cub to the Boeing 767,” said officials with West Houston Airport.
Heritage Aviation newly Authorized Garmin service center
Heritage Aviation, based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV), has been named an authorized Garmin Aviation Service Center.
ASA introduces comfort ear seals for pilot headsets
“Extend the wear time of your headset with the addition of these seals that help ease hot spots and pressure,” ASA officials said. “The heat-sensitive foam core conforms to create a comfortable, head-forming seal that minimizes outside noise. A durable covering made of eco-friendly microfiber vegan leather is comfortable in all climates.”
Picture of the Day: A day at the Beech
Jerry “Widget” Morris sent in this photo with a note: “This is a photo I took departing my home base, St Simons Island Airport (KSSI) in Georgia. I heard a friend of mine taking off in his 1964 Beech H18 and called him to see if I could join up. I found him about 15 miles west of KSSI motoring along at 1,500 feet. Pure nostalgia.”
New situational awareness systems installed at KIND and KAUS
The uAvionix systems employ the company’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) service called FlightLine, which provides controllers with “real-time, precise depictions of aircraft and vehicles on the airport surface, thereby improving situational awareness and reducing the risk of runway incursions,” according to company officials.