For the first time, the Air Race Classic Air Derby is open to both male and female pilots “in response to popular demand.” Registration for the one-day flying proficiency event opens July 15, 2023.
Air Power History Tour visits Air Force museum for July 4th
The public is invited to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, to see three World War II-era aircraft flown by the Commemorative Air Force: The B-29 Superfortress “FiFi,” B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil,” and a T-6 Texan, the legendary trainer of World War II.
Kitfox upgrades backcountry landing gear
“The new Black Ops suspension allows the strongly triangulated Kitfox main landing gear to articulate smoothly and controllably over the roughest terrain, improving controllability during backcountry operations and providing better passenger comfort,” company officials noted.
Picture of the Day: A perfect sunrise
Sidney Pinney submitted this photo and note: “A T6 yearning to fly and a red sky beckoning. This is my idea of a perfect sunrise.”
Flying for good
The 32-page eBook, which is free to download, is full of stories of inspiration from volunteer pilots, but also provides tips on how you can use your skills as a pilot to become involved with charitable organizations.
Runway reopens July 1 at KLNS
Officials at Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania report they’ve completed Phase III of the airport’s four-phase runway improvement project, an event marked by the reopening of Runway 8-26, Taxiway Delta east of Runway 13-31, and both taxiways, Juliet and November, east of Taxiway Foxtrot on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Sporty’s introduces L6 handheld radio
“The L6 is made exclusively for pilots — there are no menus, no wires, and no adapters,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products and Marketing Doug Ranly. “Dedicated volume and squelch knobs are easy to adjust, even in turbulence, and the high contrast, extra-large screen and backlit keypad make a big difference during an emergency.”
Picture of the Day: A view for pilots only
Bill Peters submitted this photo and note: “A late evening flight over the Susquehanna River in Maryland looking at clouds reflecting off water.”
Proposed rule to restore flight training in experimental aircraft
The FAA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that will allow flight training in experimental aircraft, such as for transition training.