Wyat Hatz submitted this photo and note: “Another perfect morning at Antique Airfield (IA27) in Blakesburg, Iowa, during the 2022 Antique Airplane Association fly-in.”
Scenes from the Reno Air Races 2022
While the 2022 Reno Air Races ended tragically with a fatal crash during the Jet Gold Race on Sunday, Sept. 18, there was plenty of action at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) during the preceding week. Photographer Bradley Orr was on site to capture some of that action.
First flight for student-built electric Sling
Students in Switzerland built an all-electric airplane that flew for the first time Sept. 30, 2022. But that’s just the beginning, they say.
$35,000 in scholarships awarded
The I Hart Flying Foundation has awarded $35,000 in flight training scholarships to five women.
Hartzell doubles space for QAA parts distributor and MRO
At a recent ceremony in Tulsa, Hartzell Engine Tech and QAA executives cut a ribbon to officially commemorate the expansion, which has taken more than a year to complete. The footprint of the facility has grown from 12,500 square feet to 25,500 square feet, according to Hartzell officials.
Picture of the Day: A man and his machines
Matt Hurley submitted this photo and note: “This photo with the man sitting on the hood of a Cobra wearing a Stetson reminded me of the classic Shelby racing days. I was visiting the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, which combines sports car racing and patriotic aviation heritage.”
Saving student pilots time and money
Since its introduction in 2021, AOPA’s Flight Training Advantage program has logged more than 5,000 hours and is in use by more than 1,200 schools. The program’s aim: Reduce the time associated with flight training, alleviating the financial burdens of student pilots, AOPA officials said.
Naples Airport becomes staging area for Ian donations
While the supplies were originally supposed to be delivered by general aviation aircraft, the overwhelming amount of donations led to another form of transportation that isn’t as sensitive to weight and balance considerations.
Garmin autopilot OK’d for Scouts
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout, while Smart Rudder Bias and vertical navigation (VNAV) functionality are now certified for Beechcraft Baron B55s and B55As.