Michael E. Finney submitted this photo and note: “My wife, Sherry, took this photo of my plans-built Cub. I fly from our home airport, Finney’s Airpark (II77), near Albany, Indiana.”
Freedom Aviation Network partners with Homeland Security to combat human trafficking
Freedom Aviation Network uses volunteer general aviation pilots to provide transportation to survivors of human trafficking and their advocates.
Defibrillators deployed at Idaho backcountry airstrips
In coordination with the Backcountry Aviation Defibrillator Project, Daher provided two Kodiak 100s to deploy the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at four remote backcountry airstrips in Idaho.
Sisters of the Skies win 2023 Clifford Henderson Award
“The growth of aviation as an industry and as a career is threatened by the lack of a broad pipeline for talent,” said NAA President and CEO Greg Principato. “Sisters of the Skies makes an incredible contribution to solving that problem. They are building the future of aviation. It is exactly this kind of passion and commitment that we seek to honor with the Clifford Henderson Trophy, and it will be an honor to present the 2023 award to Sisters of the Skies.”
Picture of the Day: Hunter’s Cub
Mike Townsley submitted this photo and note: “A visitor to Sig Field (7C5) in Montezuma, Iowa, on July 13, 2023. Hunter is from Charlottesville, Virginia, flying towards home.”
Virginia teacher selected as aerospace educator of the year
The Crossfield Award, founded in 1986 by renowned test pilot Scott Crossfield, recognizes a teacher for his or her exemplary use of aerospace in their classroom.
Sherwin-Williams looking for airplanes for its 2024 calendar
The 2023 calendar included a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet and SR22T, Van’s RV-14A, a Mooney M20J, and a Piper Aerostar 601P.
Cessna 172 Familiarization Course released
The online, multimedia course is “designed to quickly familiarize current or future pilots with the features, limitations, and operating characteristics of the Cessna 172,” according to company officials. “Using 172N and 172S models as sample airplanes, important aircraft systems, limitations, and maneuvers are covered.”
Picture of the Day: It’s a tedious job, but somebody’s gotta do it
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Jack Banks with the West Virginia Civil Air Patrol hooks up the tow cable, preparing for glider orientation flights.”