The donation will enable You Can Fly to introduce more high school students to career opportunities in aviation through the curriculum, which is offered free to schools, AOPA officials said.
Redbird app updated with new features
Redbird Flight Simulations has added several new features to its Redbird Pro app, including monthly VFR and IFR scenarios and the ability for pilots to log airplane flights and other external training events.
Pictures of the Day: Planes at Oshkosh
During the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, which began July 25 and runs through July 31, more than 17,000 planes will fly into Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Wisconsin. Photographer Geremy Kornreich captured just a few of those planes at the beginning of the week.
Video: ATC at OSH
Ever wonder what the tower at Oshkosh is like during the week of the show? Check out Fred Johnsen’s video, which chronicles the bustling radio communications as FAA controllers talk with pilots and each other to safely move huge numbers of airplanes through the airspace around Oshkosh. The familiar call from controllers to pilots: “Rock your wings” is an Oshkosh staple, allowing controllers to positively identify aircraft they are communicating with.
Tom Poberezny flies west
Former Experimental Aircraft Association President Tom Poberezny died July 25, 2022, the opening day of the 69th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. He was 75.
Kodiak 900 unveiled
On opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, Daher introduced the Kodiak 900, a larger, faster version of the Kodiak 100.
Pictures of the Day: The show before the show
While EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 officially kicked off Monday, July 25, the grounds at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Wisconsin were buzzing with activity the weekend before. Ace aviation photographer Geremy Kornreich captured these scenes of some of that activity:
Pre-show storms batter Oshkosh grounds
Two days before the start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, a thunderstorm ripped through the grounds, causing some damage, but fortunately no injuries.
How fast can you go slow?
Registration is now open for the third annual Ozark Backwoods Challenge STOL competition.