The new Congressional Leadership Award “pays homage to exceptional American leaders whose dedicated public service has bolstered the nation’s strength and significantly propelled advancements in aviation and aerospace,” according to NAHF officials.
Picture of the Day: Hot and dry
Chris Souchon submitted this photo and note: “The Macha Mission airstrip in Zambia with our Navajo surrounded by curious school children.”
Is there a better way to get medical documents to the FAA?
In the latest episode of the Pilot Minute, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, explains how pilots can make it easier to get documents to the FAA by bringing them with you to your AME appointment. Take a little bit more than a minute to watch the video — it might save you some time and headaches.
Zenith set for annual Homecoming
The fly-in includes two full days of activities, including educational seminars and workshops, an aircraft show, contests, social activities, a BBQ banquet dinner on Friday evening, and a fried-chicken dinner with awards presentations on Saturday.
New prop certified for Piper Turbo Arrows
The MT-Propeller STC is for Piper PA-28R(T)-201T Turbo Arrows III and IV, powered by Continental TSIO-360-F or TSIO-360-FB engines.
Picture of the Day: Midwest majesty
Jim Roberts submitted this photo with a note: “Sunset illuminates building cumulus clouds during the 2019 Antique Airplane Association annual fly-in at Blakesburg, Iowa.”
Volunteers work to improve 100-year-old grass airstrip
A group of 25 volunteers gathered in late July 2023 to make improvements to Waterbury Airport (N41) in Connecticut, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF).
Fashion takes to the runway
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is partnering with Fashion District NW for Fashion in Flight, “a red carpet event showcasing the most distinctive designers from around the Northwest,” according to museum officials.
Warm weather IFR planning with ForeFlight
“Warm Weather IFR Planning with ForeFlight offers insightful tips to help identify weather that could interrupt our flight by looking at various tools readily available during the planning process,” said ASI Senior Director Paul Deres. “For example, selecting the IFR flight category overlay in ForeFlight gives us a birds-eye view of current weather across the region and helps us anticipate conditions we can expect for our flight.”