World War II veteran Dick Miralles slid into the gunner’s seat of the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber almost as easily as he did 80 years ago in the South Pacific. Miralles, 98, was reliving his wartime experience in a restored SBD operated by CAF Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City, Georgia. According to Miralles, the flight “was calm compared to what I was used to.”
All-electric aircraft makes first flight
Powered by two magniX magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the aircraft lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington, east of Seattle.
The people in charge of getting the lead out
The latest news about the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative is all about leadership.
Picture of the Day: Dawn Patrol
Stephen Ware submitted this photo and note: “Early morning flight on Aug. 27, 2022, Judy and Stephen Ware, departing Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) in Arkansas. This is my 1946 Cessna 120. Unseasonably cool temperatures and low humidity made for one of the best flying days I have ever experienced in August. My wife jumped out and took this photo as we were preparing to depart Runway 27. Hoping to catch the sunrise, but was a little early, but still a cool picture.”
TBM owners gather in Nashville
The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) met in late September in Nashville for the association’s 2022 convention, attracting owners of all versions of the TBM.
Pappy Spinks to be inducted into International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame
Maurice Hunter “Pappy” Spinks, a legendary aerobatic flight competitor, organizer, and aircraft designer, will be posthumously inducted into the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame.
Sheltair continues expansion at KBJC
Sheltair has officially opened its second hangar at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Denver. At the same time, company officials broke ground for Sheltair’s latest expansion project, which will add three more hangars to its KBJC FBO.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful day for flying
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful day for floatplane flying in the Sierra Foothills in California.”
Under The Wire Fly-In: Stearmans and more
The annual fly-in includes lots of good food, including Texas BBQ, a Hangar Party, a flour bombing contest, and a Stearman fly-over of a local football game.