Astronomers brought several telescopes for pilots and others to get a close-up look at the night sky.
ASTM working on standards for hybrid-electric engines
“This proposed standard is intended to support companies that are creating hybrid-electric power generation systems for use as the primary source of electrical propulsive power in electric aircraft,” says ASTM member David Eichstedt. “They will benefit from a more clearly-defined certification path, but aircraft developers will also benefit.”
Picture of the Day: A mind-bending message
Albert Dyer submitted this photo and note: “I decided to have an evening dinner at an airport that has a restaurant. At about five miles away I flew past this message. A bit of foreshadowing or mind-bending? Of course, I had to check the dessert menu because the message became like the jingle that once heard you can’t seem to push it out of your mind!”
From air show to car show to boat show
In September, the ICON A5 was featured at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The LSA is following up that with an appearance in October at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FAA activates new GPS-guided routes in Alaska to fly below hazardous weather
“Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place in the United States,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “T-routes will provide pilots additional options for completing their missions safely in this uniquely challenging environment.”
Zenith workshop returns to Florida
The hands-on kit aircraft building workshop is slated for Dec. 2-3, with a Zenith Aircraft regional fly-in on Dec. 3.
Picture of the Day: Over the moon
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “This grandfather was over the moon to take his granddaughter flying. I was lucky enough to capture the moment when they returned. They both couldn’t have had bigger smiles! When I presented the grandfather with these pictures he teared up and said, ‘Now these are moving, thank you so much!’ I could not have been happier as the mechanic of this aircraft and the photographer.”
Museum to issue rare pilot certificate one day only
If you are anywhere near the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire on Oct. 22, 2022, your child may qualify for a free Broomstick Pilot License — after going through a special ground school.
Aviators Model Code of Conduct updated
Version 3.0 includes “enhanced treatment of new technologies, and a response to the increasing presence of uncrewed aircraft,” according to officials with Aviators Code Initiative.