Because hearing is so important for pilots, Lightspeed Aviation has released a free eBook, “Critical Comms: The Importance of Clear Hearing in Aviation.”
Sheltair offers fuel discounts to pilots volunteering for Turtles Fly Too
Sheltair Aviation has partnered with Turtles Fly Too, a non-profit charity that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help rescue endangered sea turtles, offering a fuel discount at all the company’s FBOs.
Latest ForeFlight update includes controlled airspace alerts, NOTAM filter
ForeFlight 15.1 includes several new features, including controlled airspace alerts, an airport NOTAM filter, binder printing, and more.
Picture of the Day: Frosty morning before the flight
Andrey Beketov submitted this photo and note: “Clear frosty morning before a training flight in this Cessna 172. The strip is rolled snow in the central region of Russian. The air is cold and dense, ideal conditions for training.”
Bill introduced in Washington state to ban 100LL
If it becomes law, the bill (WA HB1554) would begin a phased-in restriction on the “selling, distributing, or otherwise making available to consumers” leaded avgas in Washington state starting Jan. 1, 2024. The restrictions would initially be placed on airports in the areas of greatest population, with additional restrictions culminating in a complete ban for the entire state in 2030.
New Mexico’s Sacaton airstrip reopens after three decades
Hard work by volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the New Mexico Pilots Association led to the reopening of the airstrip after it was closed for 30 years.
BOGO deal at Fargo Air Museum
The Fargo Air Museum in North Dakota is offering a “buy one get one” deal on normal adult admissions during February 2023 in honor of Giving Hearts Day.
Picture of the Day: Over the top at night
David Schall submitted this photo and note: “A snapshot of just one of the performances in the spectacular night airshows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.”
Mint releases Bessie Coleman quarter
Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver manufacture the quarters honoring Bessie Coleman, a pilot, advocate, and pioneer “who flew to great heights as the first African American and first Native American woman pilot, as well as the first African American to earn an international pilot’s license,” according to Mint officials.