Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, typically spends a few weeks every year volunteering at the Recreational Aviation Foundation‘s Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana. He sent in this photo with a note: “A beautiful Cessna 180 owned by Steve Thompson, seen in the trees at Ryan Field.”
Double the fun at KMVN
The KR National Gathering will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pioneer homebuilt aircraft during the 2022 Midwest LSA Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport in Illinois.
Free app could increase DPE availability by 20%
About one in five FAA practical tests fail to even start due to the applicant’s inadequate experience or endorsements. Using the free SAFE Toolkit app could eliminate this waste of time, according to officials.
Sheltair offers fuel discount to Pilots N Paws pilots
Registered volunteer pilots will be provided a digital card to present at the customer service desk to receive fuel discounts when flying rescue missions.
Pictures of the Day: Like a homesick angel
Lincoln Benedict submitted this photos with a note: “Did a fun adventure over the weekend that I’ve been pondering for a while: Marcy Field (1I1) to Mt. Marcy (5,344 feet, the tallest mountain in New York state). I brought my bike with me so I could get to the trailhead on the east side. Took the Phelps trail up and then Southside back: 16.5 miles. Refueled myself with an ice cream and two iced teas
and back to the plane. What a delightful takeoff — with half fuel and a
light load this thing climbs like a homesick angel. What a day!”
Companion copilot video series released
“The videos help non-pilot passengers learn how they can assist with the preflight, route planning, navigation, and radio communications, including how to work with ATC.”
Registration opens for 2023 Aviation Design Challenge
The winning team will receive an all-expenses-paid general aviation experience, which includes a CubCrafters Manufacturing Experience. The second-place team will receive a Redbird Flight Simulations STEM Lab.
Radiant Technologies introduces its next generation of instruments
The new line includes a multi-function instrument, altimeter, a fuel gauge, and more.
Picture of the Day: Smoking takeoff pass
General Aviation News writer Frederick A. Johnsen captured this very cool photo at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. He notes: “An extremely slow shutter speed of 1/80 seconds catches Matt Younkin’s Beech 18 on its smoking takeoff pass.”