“Our goal is to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals and enthusiasts while highlighting the importance of aviation in our community,” said J.T. Grainger, president of the Sheridan Pilots Association. “Now we can fully allow for the support of our community and membership to further advance our mission. We look forward to the potential this brings to the association, fellow aviators, and the local youth it will benefit in the future.”
True Blue Power introduces lithium batteries for general aviation
Weighing just 10 pounds, they are the company’s smallest and lightest aircraft batteries, according to True Blue officials, who note the company now offers lithium-ion batteries for all markets, from experimental and homebuilt to the largest commercial and defense aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Airplanes & Coffee
Javier Vera submitted this photo and note: “In March 2023, Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) in Texas hosted what is becoming one of the most popular fly-ins in the North Texas area: Airplanes & Coffee. On this occasion, more than 130 planes and hundreds of people came to enjoy coffee and donuts in the company of planes. One of these visitors was Kelly Mahon, who showed off his beautiful 1934 Monocoupe 90.”
Continental Jet-A piston engines achieve milestones, including increased TBR
Continental reports two milestones for its Jet-A piston engine series: The jet-fuel burning piston engine family has accumulated more than 10 million flight hours, while the CD-170 engine has received a Time Between Replacement (TBR) extension from 1,200 to 1,800 hours from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Free ForeFlight workshops take off May 1
The 90-minute interactive workshops, which will held on the first Monday of the month, will offer hands-on training on using ForeFlight for flight planning, weather, and in-flight navigation.
Veteran pilot launches free cross-country weather website
Greg Lutz, who has been a pilot for 40 years, has launched Aviation Cross Country Weather (AVXCWX), a free website created to facilitate cross-country flight planning around the weather.
Picture of the Day: Back at home base
Gary Jones submitted this photo and note: Taxiing at Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS) in Kelso, Washington, in my 1986 Mooney 252 after another six-hour non-stop cross country flight. This is my third Mooney and the second one I personally restored.
Noise abatement recommendations approved at KAPF
The Part 150 Noise Study, which began in 2019 and involved more than 100 public meetings and presentations, resulted in nearly 100 initial recommendations from the community, according to airport officials.
AEA executive presented with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award
During the opening session of the 66th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show on April 24, 2023, the FAA presented the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Ric Peri, the association’s vice president of government and industry affairs.