With final government approval, 56 general aviation (GA) aircraft will depart Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) in Maryland shortly before noon on Saturday, May 11, to participate in The National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover.
Work begins on new FBO, hangar at KELK
“The movers and shakers, the people who bring business to a town, don’t come in on the Greyhound bus,” added Bobby Southard, Elk City Airport chairman. “They come to town from the airport, and now we will be able to make a great first impression of Elk City with our new terminal.”
Foundation’s scholarship program springs into action
“Flight training is no cake walk,” said Rachelle Spector, founder of the I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF). “Each year we offer multiple themed scholarship opportunities and meet incredible women paving their own way in the aviation space. We’re honored to be a part of each lady’s journey and witness where they’ve come from to where they’ve landed in their respective professional aviation careers.”
Picture of the Day: Diamond in oil
Merton Erickson submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful painting by our neighbor of our Diamond and the view from our hangar.”
Graffiti drone pilot program takes flight in Washington
Washington becomes the first state to use drones to cover up graffiti.
Dick Rutan flies west
“The last time Dick Rutan flew towards the western horizon was on Dec. 14, 1986, when he and copilot Jeana Yeager set the last great aviation record by flying around the world, nonstop and unrefueled, in nine days, three minutes and 44 seconds in an aircraft called Voyager, designed by his younger brother, legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan,” family members said in a press release.
FBO opens new hangar at KPTK
Maven by Midfield FBO has opened its new 28,500-square-foot hangar at Oakland County Airport (KPTK) in Waterford, Michigan.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise before the event
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “The 75th celebration of Chandler Aviation Day in Arizona at sunrise with some rare airplanes on static display. Our Nanchang CJ6 in the foreground, pilot Joe Griffith, co-pilot Karyn King.”
New report warns of A&P shortage
Current estimates show that commercial aviation alone will be 31,000 mechanics short of its needs by 2031. More skilled mechanics will be needed to satisfy demand in other industry segments, including general aviation, according to new research.