Jim Jazdzewski submitted this photo and note: “A pair of T28 Trojans from the Trojan Phlyers air show team doing a beautiful fly-by at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 during the Wednesday air show. My son and I were by the old main entrance to the flight line watching the air show.”
Work paused on remote control tower at KFNL
According to officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics, “airspace at FNL will continue to be controlled via the mobile air traffic control tower.”
New terminal in the works at KMLC
The $2.7 million terminal at McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC) in Oklahoma is being built on the site of the former terminal.
SherpaReport updates guide to buying a private aircraft
The new edition, geared towards individuals and businesses, offers new sections, as well as updated costs and enhanced information on legal, tax, and insurance considerations, according to officials with SherpaReport.
Picture of the Day: Mount Rushmore fly-over
Mike Glasney submitted this photo and note: “What a great way to start Day 1 on my inaugural flight to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. As a passenger in a Beechcraft G36 I was able to focus on the shot. After a handful of attempts that didn’t work out, this one did thankfully, and it was actually my last opportunity before departing the area. Got lucky. As a low-time pilot, it was a pretty exciting experience to see Rushmore for the first time from this vantage point that most do not get and I enjoy sharing it.”
New aviation museum planned at KIMT
The museum, expected to open in May 2024, will have seven aircraft, including three on loan from the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Former deputy confirmed as FAA administrator
Michael Whitaker will serve a five-year term ending in 2028, and will become the FAA’s first permanent leader since Steve Dickson resigned in March 2022.
Add Bluetooth to your panel
The accessory, which adds Bluetooth connectivity to existing avionics, is compatible with general aviation avionics from companies like Garmin, Aspen Avionics, Avidyne, and more, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Birthday flight
William Hunt submitted this photo and note: “Celebrated my 62nd birthday and 999th landing in the fall of 2023 by flying down the Ohio River to Lee Bottom Flying Field (64I) in Hanover, Indiana. It’s about as lovely an airport as you can imagine. The fall colors were wonderful, but we were a week or two short of peak. No worries though, life is good!”