Bernard Robertson submitted this photo and note: “An unusual heritage flight at the Thunder over Michigan air show on Aug. 12, 2023, featuring a P-51B and a CT-133 (Canadian T-33).”
New hangar project takes off at KAEG
The inability to get a hangar at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led to the creation of a new company: High Flying Hangars, which will bring the first new commercial development to the airport in more than 25 years.
Indiana university expands aviation maintenance program
Vincennes University has received $4.5 million from the state to double enrollment in its Aviation Maintenance program. It also plans to boost its high school dual credit offerings.
PWI LED Logo Light gains FAA PMA certification
PWI has received FAA PMA approval for its new LED Logo Light for Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, 300, B300/350 models and the Beech 1900 C/D models.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the Dawn Patrol
Gary Schaffer submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken of our Piper J3–65C just at sunrise by my partner in the airplane Brian Sikkema.”
What’s in that hangar?
In the latest episode of FunPlacesToFly’s video series “What’s in that hangar” Smitty Smith visits with Tom Ferraro, show shows off his 1938 Stinson SR 10J, which was flown at one time by Jimmy Doolittle.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop 28%
While the rate of accidents based on flight hours will not be available until the FAA releases general aviation survey data in 2024, the total number of accidents over the past year in experimental aircraft was the lowest on record, EAA officials noted.
Aeronca Champ featured on Sporty’s 2023 Christmas ornament
Sporty’s Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 39th in the series, features the Aeronca Champ.
Picture of the Day: 150 sunset
Chris Lionudakis submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken by my 12-year-old Cody out the window of our 1962 Mooney, while big brother and mom fly beside us in our 150M, en route to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.”