“The exclusive designs not only capture the essence of aviation but also express the individuality of the wearer, allowing you to make a statement both in the air and on the ground,” Sporty’s officials said.
Picture of the Day: Fly day
Kevin B submitted this photo and note: “Getting ready to fly the P-47 with my granddaughter. Photo by Maggie Bott.”
Slipping the surly bonds of ice
When Lancair pilot Matt Johnson was told to descend by ATC, he complied, then found his airplane was picking up ice. He remembers thinking about “how insane it was that I descended into ice-filled clouds from blue sky, no traffic within a hundred miles of me, just because some guy told me to.”
Customers hold the key to Van’s future
New filings in bankruptcy court by Van’s Aircraft shows that one of the big unknowns is how many customers are willing to accept a 30% price increase on a kit they already ordered.
KAPF launches Fly Safe Fly Quiet Recognition Program
The initiative measures aircraft performance, recognizes the most courteous pilots, and underscores the airport’s “commitment to creating quieter skies within the community,” according to officials with the Naples Airport Authority.
ASA updates Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide
The new edition aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), with new and expanded information on pilot regulations, airworthiness, weather, airplane systems, emergency procedures, performance and limitations, cross-country flight, human factors, flight maneuvers, and scenario-based training.
Picture of the Day: Cessna sunset
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A very cool Cessna 150 during a beautiful sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Grant awarded to OR8
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has awarded a grant to help maintain Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) in Oregon.
EAA issues guide for those wanting to comment on LSA proposal
EAA has been promoting the MOSAIC concept for a decade as a natural evolution in the safe flying history demonstrated by sport pilots and light-sport aircraft over the past 20 years. MOSAIC would replace the current arbitrary gross weight limit in favor of performance standards and would allow thousands of sport pilots to continue flying familiar aircraft. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2024.