Eight aviation luminaries will be inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame in October 2023.
Book captures beauty of World War II flight jacket art
More than 100 flight jackets are featured in a new book, “Bomber Boys — WWII Flight Jacket Art,” by John Slemp, who says the book is “the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced.”
Picture of the Day: The old and new
Mike Daniel submitted this photo and note: “Chris Kunkle captures the old and new over a picture-perfect sunset on the central coast of California. Doug flies his pristine Super Cub while Mike trails in his CubCrafters FX3.”
Denali to feature Autoland, new engine
Textron Aviation’s new clean-sheet design, the Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop, will feature the Garmin Emergency Autoland system as standard equipment. It also will be the first aircraft to fly with the Catalyst engine from GE Aerospace’s Avio Aera.
Cirrus begins expansion of KTKI facility
The new facility will expand the company’s current operations at McKinney National Airport in Texas, providing additional space for aircraft sales, flight training, factory service, and aircraft management, according to officials with the Duluth, Minnesota-based company.
Dream Pilot introduces Magic Kneeboard
Dream Pilot, a company specializing in aviation accessories, has launched the Magic Kneeboard, a universal kneeboard that uses magnets to securely hold any device, such as iPads, iPhones, Android smartphones, and tablets.
Picture of the Day: First solo
Craig Dye submitted this photo and note: “Hunter Dye, 18, takes off on his first solo on Dec. 9, 2022, at Calhoun County Airport (F95) in Blountstown, Florida. He is continuing the family tradition, following his father into the ranks of professional aviators.
Love the Reno Air Races?
Officials with the Reno Air Races have put out a call to fans to participate in a special video project to commemorate the last season at Stead Airport.
Aspen rolls back price on Evolution E5
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the initial certification and shipment of the Evolution E5, Aspen Avionics is rolling back the price of the primary flight display by $1,000 to $4,995.