Alexis Altmann submitted this photo and note: “I was supposed to land at Eugene F. Correia International Airport (SYEC) in Ogle, Guyana, in what would have been the last stop on the South American continent before hopping from island to island to my final destination in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But a very fast front forced us to alternate to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (SYCJ). Once we cleared customs and immigration, I saw my beautiful SR22, open doors, with the storm behind and knew it was a perfect shot.”
Who couldn’t use a new engine or $20,000?
A highlight of the Swift Museum Foundation’s annual event is a raffle, with the grand prize of a $30,000 credit with Ly-Con Aircraft Engines for a new or re-built engine. The winner can choose $20,000 in cash instead of the engine credit.
Prime Appearance expands with acquisitions
The acquisitions add operations for Prime Appearance at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in North Carolina, New Castle Airport (KILG) in Delaware, New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF), Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) and Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN) in New Jersey, while adding mobile support at Francis S Gabreski Airport (KFOK) in Westhampton Beach, New York.
PA-18 dual shock tailwheel suspension earns STC
After four years of testing and improvements and nearly 1,600 T3 Tailwheel Suspensions sold, the T3 Dual shock has received STC approval.
Picture of the Day: Dreaming of adventures to come
Joseph Santaniello submitted this photo and note: “On the homebound leg of a nice lunchtime circumnavigation of Miami Beach, dreaming of Out Island Bahamas adventures to come.”
A Cessna Cub
While he’s not a pilot and will never fly his newest airplane, Greg Hansen is proud of the “Cessna Cub” he created.
The search for Outstanding Aviators
Pilots to the Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing animal rescue flights using general aviation pilots and airplanes, has launched a new initiative called Outstanding Aviators “dedicated to bridging the diversity gap within the aviation industry.” Applicants in several categories will get the chance to win a prize package.
Girls in Aviation Day set to take off
According to officials with Women in Aviation, more than 150 events are planned at airports, FBOs, museums, and hangars across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia, on Sept. 23, 2023.
Date, location set for 2024 FlightSimExpo
The fifth annual FlightSimExpo will be held June 21-23, 2024, in Las Vegas.