Isaiah K. submitted this photo and note: “Using Morro Rock to practice turns around a point after a ‘$100 crab melt’ run to San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) on California’s Central Coast.”
Powley inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
“We are honored to induct Lt. Col. Powley into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame,” said NAFI Chairperson Karen Kalishek. “His lifelong dedication to flight instruction and aviation safety has touched thousands of lives and serves as an inspiration to flight instructors everywhere.”
More than a kneeboard
The lap desk features two 9 inch x 8 inch panels that fold flat to provide “a sturdy surface for charts, notepads, checklists, or even electronic devices,” Sporty’s officials say.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful experience
David Wade submitted this photo and note: “Sunsets on Maryland’s Eastern Shore are a beautiful experience.”
Warbird Roundup 2023
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News‘ Of Wings & Things columnist, sent in these two videos from Warbird Roundup 2023, held Aug. 12-13 in Nampa, Idaho.
Cirrus Aircraft sponsors Able Flight student pilot scholarship
Cirrus Aircraft has committed to sponsoring an Able Flight scholarship for a student pilot for three years starting in 2023.
iFly update includes integration with Avidyne
iFly EFB 12.2 allows pilots to share flight plans to and from Avidyne systems directly from their iFly EFB app, “streamlining the flight preparation process and ensuring data consistency between avionics systems,” company officials said.
Picture of the Day: Summer camp on steroids
John Banks submitted this photo and note: “As part of the 2023 encampment training, cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing, as well as cadets from nearby wings, got to fly in a C-130. The annual encampment provides cadets with many exciting experiences that are both challenging and fun.”
Video: It’s all about the warbirds
Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, recently posted a video shot at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 that features warbirds, including a C-47, T-6, a Huey, P-51, B-24, B-25, B-29, A-26, Zero, BT-15 and an F4U. It’s an entertaining five minutes for warbird lovers.