Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “My grandson John has been flying with me in my RV-7A since he was two. He has over 50 flights, can make radio calls, and work the autopilot. He’s a great stick too! Got to earn that gas money though.”
KGTR installs Mississippi’s first electric aircraft charger
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) has partnered with BETA, an electric aerospace company based in Burlington, Vermont, and Avflight, a global FBO operator, to install the first-ever electric aviation charging station in the state of Mississippi.
Red Bull pilot to help celebrate Valdez 20-year anniversary
Red Bull Air Race pilot Luke Czepiela will help commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Valdez STOL Competition & Fly-in Air Show, slated for May 10-12, 2024, at Valdez Pioneer Field Airport (PAVD) in Alaska.
Garmin autopilot OK’d for Bonanzas
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 digital autopilot in Beechcraft A35 and B35 aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Living proof
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.”