Zenith Aircraft’s Fly-In to Summer annual open house is set for Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the company’s newly expanded factory at Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in Mexico, Missouri.
New leader for AOPA Air Safety Institute
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Mike Ginter, a general aviation advocate and retired Naval aviator, to head its Air Safety Institute.
ASA introduces new logbook covers
“A pilot’s logbook is an invaluable asset and should be protected — for the time already earned and the many flights ahead,” ASA officials said.
Picture of the Day: Freedom fighters
Adam Alexander submitted this photo and note: “The United States Air Force pays tribute to the previous generation of aviators while also displaying its impressive new technology with the F-35 and P-51 at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Next video in Taming the Twin series released
“Taming the Twin: Single-Engine Operations examines the relationship between a multiengine airplane’s controllability and performance,” said ASI Vice President of Operations Paul Deres. “Controllability is paramount for safety during single-engine operations. Therefore, to safely fly a multiengine airplane, pilots must have a thorough understanding of how to maintain aircraft control if one engine fails.”
Aviation Summer Academy inspires the next generation
More than 20 high school seniors from eight states gathered at Saint Louis University’s hangar at St. Louis Downtown Airport the week of June 10, 2024, for the annual Aviation Summer Academy.
Digital clock for Learjets approved
Butler National Corporation has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of the CHRONOS digital clock, that includes USB-A and USB-C chargers, on Learjet Model 24, 24B/D/E/F, 25, 25B/C/D/F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A, C21A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, 55C, 60, and 60XR airplanes.
Picture of the Day: Third generation meets first
Thomas Hood submitted this photo and note: “Harry Whitaker III and Thomas Gordon Hood, who met in flight school at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington, stand with the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills. We met in 1967 and remain best friends to this day. Our grandfathers were aviation pioneers in 1907 and 1913. We are third generation airplane drivers.”
New legislation to help Colorado airports transition to unleaded fuel
“We’re very excited about the overall transition to unleaded aviation fuel. This bill will very specifically accelerate that transition by ensuring that state grants for airports support infrastructure upgrades for unleaded aviation fuel,” said Governor Jared Polis.