Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “I spent a night on Montana’s Ryan Field on my way to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2022. This backcountry strip is just outside the west entrance to Glacier National Park. It is one of the most spectacular places to fly in the U.S. The field is maintained by the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the amenities it has added for pilot comfort are amazing.”
33% jump in new mechanics, but more still needed
While the jump was the biggest in recent history, the increase left the total number of new mechanics short of 2019 levels and did not make up for the previous year’s 30% drop in certifications due to the pandemic, according to the report.
General aviation pilots encouraged to report UFOs
“We recognize the courage necessary to come forward and report an anomalous event,” says Enigma Labs founder Alex Smith. “There has historically been some stigma around this topic, but the tide has dramatically turned towards productive and open dialogue over the last few years.”
New video analyzes accident where Mooney was tangled in wires
The Mooney had been cleared for the GPS approach to Runway 14 at KGAI. Weather conditions were poor with a 200-foot overcast and 1.25 miles visibility in mist.
Picture of the Day: God Bless America
Peggy Preston submitted this photo and note: “The winds were right, the flag flying high, and the 1941 World War II Boeing Stearman flown by CFI Tim Preston was practicing landings at Winter Haven Regional Airport (KGIF) in Florida.”
Desert airstrip restored by volunteers after flood damage
Volunteers worked for two days to restore the Chicken Strip in Death Valley National Park after it was washed out in floods.
Expounding on the expansion of the FAA’s weather cameras
The webinar will highlight the FAA’s plans to expand the weather camera network into more locations in the United States, with information on how you can provide input directly to the FAA on where you would like a weather camera installed.
Picture of the Day: Falling in love
John Weber sent in this picture with a note: “I brought a Buccaneer XA home to restore and my 3-year grandson, Liam, seems to have fallen in love.”
Why I Fly
Produced by Hemlock Films, in partnership with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the short videos feature people with a passion for aviation. The series is part of the Hall of Fame’s Discovering Flight education curriculum.