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.
Oklahoma teachers soar to top spot
For the third year in a row, Oklahoma has maintained its top spot in the country with 116 schools scheduled to begin teaching the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s “You Can Fly” high school curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year.
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear Emergency Backup Battery
Sporty’s has introduced its Flight Gear Emergency Backup Battery, designed to provide backup power for your electronic flight bag (iPad/iPhone) and other portable devices.
Picture of the Day: Chicago
Rod McNeil submitted this photo and note: “Southbound under Class B.”
Dream Take Flight
Building her airplane was a total labor of love, says Lisa Turner, who adds: “I knew I loved aviation when I got started, but building that plane was also a process I fell in love with.”
Historic aviation photo collection unveiled at Wisconsin museum
The collection includes photographs of both rare and common aircraft, civilian and military, experimentals, and one-of-a-kinds, plus candid moments that highlight Leo Kohn’s dedication and passion for documenting aviation history, according to officials at the Kelch Aviation Museum.