The “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show at the annual Amelia Earhart Festival has been voted #3 in the nation by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Places to See Fireworks.”
Italian company brings new life to iconic Fairey-Reed propeller
Now undergoing production for the U.S. market, the original all-metal fixed-pitch propeller has been reproduced by GT-Propellers of Italy in a wood composite with metal leading-edge protection.
Picture of the Day: It’s a dog’s life
Anitra Goddard submitted this photo and note: “Katie Waito and I took her 1949 Piper Clipper sandbar hopping in the Arkansas River and let the dog frolic in the sand.”
KMKC economic impact tops $625 million
A new study finds that Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) supports nearly 2,800 jobs, resulting in $251 million in payroll, with a total regional economic impact surpassing $625 million.
Sporty’s introduces professional logbook covers
Sporty’s recently introduced its logbook covers as a “stylish and practical way for pilots to carry and protect their logbook and other important documents,” according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Skyhawk rays
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A very cloudy sunset with sun rays coming from the sky as a Cessna 172 makes its turn towards the airport in Bartow, Florida.”
New home for the Reno Air Races
After a year-long search, the Reno Air Racing Association has found a new home for the National Championship Air Races: Roswell, New Mexico.
A fishy story
A one-of-a-kind design from world-renowned artist Derek DeYoung is featured on the Pilatus PC-12, reflecting the passion Duncan Aviation Board of Directors Chairman Todd Duncan has for fishing and the outdoors
Shelter from the storm
Facilities across Atlantic Aviation’s 105-location FBO network have set aside spots both inside and outside on a short-term basis to serve as safe, temporary homes for those aircraft that may need it.