La Porte Municipal Airport (KPPO) in Indiana recently wrapped up its 11th annual Aviation Camp.
A different way to debrief
Sporty’s has introduced the Captain’s Debriefing Shot Glass Gift Set. The set includes four glasses, each labeled with a different phase of flight: Departure, Enroute, Arrival and Debrief.
Picture of the Day: This landing will be a greaser
David Dow submitted this photo and note: “Pilot landing a 2020 Extra NG at General Dewitt Spain Airport (M01) in Memphis. Shot with Sony A7R4. 100-400mm telephoto.”
Zenith Aircraft hosts Fly-In to Summer
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.