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.
Sporty’s Launches IFR Month
In addition to special savings on pilot gear, Sporty’s will offer a new YouTube video series, interactive webinars, articles, livestream events, and contests. The goal is to encourage pilots to earn their instrument rating, get current, and enjoy more utility from their pilot certificate, officials noted.
New prop STC’d for Air Tractor AT-602
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for its Quiet Fan Jet composite propeller on the Air Tractor AT-602 powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-45 or PT6A-60 or PT6A-65 propeller turbine.
Picture of the Day: Serenity in a 150
David Dickins submitted this photo and note: “I couldn’t resist the magical light over the water with the sea and sky merging in the late afternoon returning to Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) along the coast of California. Our Cessna 150E ‘Lulu’ makes you feel like time is standing still on days like this.”
Contractor who caused NOTAM crash identified
FAA officials told Congress that “all Spatial Front personnel involved in the situation have lost their access to FAA buildings and systems while the agency investigates.”