Organizers proclaimed the 2023 event as the “best one yet,” estimating that more than 500 visitors were on hand over the two days and about 50 planes flew in to Mexico Memorial Airport in Missouri for the Homecoming.
Wanted: Another school ready for takeoff
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire has opened its search for another high school to start a student plane-building program.
Garmin autopilot certified for Cessna Cardinals, Beechcraft Mentors, and Piper Senecas
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 digital autopilot in additional aircraft, including the Cessna 177/177A Cardinal, the Beechcraft T-34A/T-34B series, and the Piper Seneca PA-34-200T and PA-34-220T II-V.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise preflight
Dan Chapman submitted this photo and note: “Preflight done, coffee in hand, ready for a great morning of flying from Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI) in California.”
Videos from the last Reno Air Races
In the days before the tragic accident that ended racing at Reno, General Aviation News’ Fred Johnsen captured some exciting video of the action.
New foundation supports volunteer pilot organizations
The foundation raises money from aviation and non-aviation companies and individuals to provide funding for volunteer pilot organizations towards hiring the staff to facilitate expansion and volunteer pilot recruitment, as well as purchase the software and administrative systems required to optimize community coordination and mission management, according to Jay Taffet, founder of the Charitable Aviation Foundation.
Replacement door springs for Cessna aircraft approved by FAA
McFarlane Aviation has received FAA-PMA approval for replacement door springs for a majority of Cessna 182, 206, 210, and 337 aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Scattered puffs
Farai Kamwaza submitted this photo and note: “A breezy afternoon at New Tempe Airfield in Bloemfontein, South Africa.”
Improvements planned at 5Y7
The Recreational Aviation Foundation will help pay for a restroom, shower, kitchenette, and space to accommodate storage, and charging of electric bicycles so visitors can tour the town and access the National Park Service Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior.