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.
Picture of the Day: Indiana flying
Ray Johnson submitted this photo and note: “Flying around Indiana in our 1947 Aeronca Chief, which is based at Marion Municipal Airport-McKinney Field (KMZZ).”
FAA becoming more flexible on pilot mental health
If the FAA puts up too many barriers for pilots wrestling with medical and mental health issues, it can backfire, according to Larsen. He noted a Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine study last year found that 56.1% of pilots reported avoiding health care for fear of being grounded.
MyGoFlight expands with acquisition
MyGoFlight, a manufacturer of mounts, cases, flight bags, and accessories for pilots, has acquired Flight Flix, a Minnesota-based company that sells external camera mounting solutions for airplanes.
Lap board for pilots introduced
Designed by a pilot for pilots, the B-board is a lightweight lap board that can be used to support your tablet while airborne. It also provides a solid surface on which to write and do paperwork on the flight deck.