Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen, who is also the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel, recently posted a video that showcases the masterful flying by the pilot of an Air Tractor turbine-powered agricultural aircraft — a crop duster in the old-school terminology — as the aircraft weaves, climbs, and dives to match rolling farm terrain dotted with tall trees, antennas, and utility poles near Eltopia, Washington, in June 2023.
Mid-Continent expands Wichita headquarters
“Expanding our company allows us to grow our manufacturing facilities, in-house design, testing capabilities, and engineering department,” says Todd Winter, president and CEO.
ATP orders 40 Cessna Skyhawks
Which expands to 95 the number of Skyhawks ATP has on order.
Picture of the Day: Airplanes and dunes
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Perfect timing for a landing at the gorgeous Ocracoke Island Airport (W95) in North Carolina.”
Route revealed for 47th annual Air Race Classic
The 2024 all-women cross-country race starts at Southern Illinois Airport and ends at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Fort Collins/Loveland, Colorado, with intermediate stops in 11 states.
Registration opens for 4th Annual Wipaire Poker Run
Proceeds benefit the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association.
Picture of the Day: From one Young Eagle to another
Burt Spencer submitted this photo and note: “Zoe had an awesome time flying on her Young Eagles flight in my 1969 Cessna Cardinal 177A over Northern Illinois. I went on my Young Eagles flight in 1993. I got my certificate 10 years ago and have flown more than 400 kids in the Young Eagles program.”
Flight school orders 30 Tecnam aircraft
Kansas-based Kilo Charlie Aviation has placed an order for 30 Tecnam aircraft to be delivered over the next two years. Phase I of the order includes three twin-engine P2006Ts and 12 single-engine P-Mentors. Delivery of all Phase I aircraft should be complete by the second quarter of 2024 according to Tecnam officials. Phase II deliveries […]
Honeywell to add heads-up displays to its avionics
Honeywell is buying the heads-up-display assets of Saab, with plans to integrate the technology in its avionics, including Anthem and Primus Epic.