Jack Majcher sent in this photo and note: “My son, Joe, aged 20, at State College Regional Airport (KUNV) in Pennsylvania after returning from a local airport where he passed his private pilot exam in this Piper Warrior. He departed KUNV at 7:30 a.m., flew 30 minutes south. On final as he was crossing threshold, a group of deer bolted across the runway. He did an immediate go-around and subsequently landed safely. When he walked into the lounge a man who watched the landing and commented, “I see you had some excitement.” He was the examiner and all went well. Thus, the smile after he landed at home base.”
AOPA returns to its roots with its next Sweepstakes aircraft
AOPA’s next sweepstakes airplane harkens back to the past: A 1958 Cessna 182.
New tool helps navigate customs at hundreds of GA airports
The new GA Airport Fact Sheet tool collates hundreds of airport fact sheets created and distributed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These fact sheets include office hours, service hours for entrance and clearance, contact information, permission to land procedures, and information about the inspection process for GA aircraft entering the U.S., according to NBAA officials.
Sporty’s introduces iPad Cleaning Cloth for pilots
The cloth can be used for all of your aircraft’s screens and also functions as a flight resource with important reference information printed on both sides. Pilots can instantly access basic VFR weather minimums, cruising altitudes, intercept procedures, and more, according to Sporty’s officials.
Picture of the Day: Right where she belongs
Everett Pidgeon submitted this photo and note: “My 1946 Cessna 120 is a sweetheart. I was so lucky to find this plane. It had been completely rebuilt with a fresh O-200 on the nose, new interior, new fabric, and paint. Flies like a dream. Landing, well that’s on me to improve. That’s why the picture shows the plane on grass — where taildraggers belong. That airport belongs to the Memphis Soaring Society — 3,500 foot x 300 foot well-manicured runway. Come visit.”
Video: Tuskegee Airmen plane donated to Chicago Aviation Institute of Maintenance
A news report from ABC 7 Chicago details the donation of a Piper Cherokee to the Chicago Aviation Institute of Maintenance by Victor Croswell with the Chicago Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen. The donation is designed to “inspire the next generation to take their dreams to new heights.”
Companies partner up to electrify aviation infrastructure
“Our partnership with VI&E Solutions is a groundbreaking initiative to develop an airport charging network throughout the region,” said Josh Turner, CEO of PowerUp America. “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize the transportation landscape by integrating sustainable energy solutions with our nation’s aviation infrastructure.”
Wicks Aircraft Supply acquires Carlson Aircraft Extrusions
With the acquisition, Wicks Aircraft Supply has become the sole distributor of Carlson extrusions, including wing struts, spars, and other specialty extrusions.
Picture of the Day: First snowfall in Alaska
Tom Rollman submitted this photo and note: “My Cessna 170B parked on the end of Eklutna Lake airstrip in Alaska. Beautiful day for flying after one of the first snowfalls of the year.”