Dave Tanner submitted this photo and note: “We have a regular Friday morning group that flies for breakfast. Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN) in California is one of our regular favorite trips. Always a great breakfast. This is my 1966 Piper Cherokee 180.”
Young Eagles rebounds after pandemic
A year-end review of the Young Eagles program reports that there have been 47,400 Young Eagles flights through November 2022, a big jump from the 8,000 flown in 2020 during the beginning of the pandemic.
11-bladed propeller in the works
The new 11-blade propeller for turbine aircraft is the latest in the German company’s quest to explore the possibilities in propeller technology.
Cascade Warbirds opens 2023 scholarship program
Valued at $1,350, the scholarship includes private pilot ground school and two introductory flights with a flight instructor.
Picture of the Day: An early morning flight
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “A morning flight over a specially designed harbor with moorings for pleasure craft and small boats in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.”
A B-17’s birthday bash
The B-17 Alliance Foundation held a week-long Birthday Bash for its B-17 “The Lacey Lady” in 2022.
University teams with AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard will train Arizona State University students with zero flight experience to help them earn their commercial pilot certificate and beyond, according to company officials. Students who complete the program will earn a bachelor of science in Aeronautical Management Technology.
Sheltair acquires KDTO FBO
Sheltair Aviation has acquired US Jet center at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO).
Picture of the Day: Low pass
Carlos Valle submitted this photo and note: “A Boeing A75N1 Stearman from Planeadores de Vitacura Air Club performs a low pass over Runway 22 during Open Day at Chicureo Aerodrome in Chile.”