Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “My Maule MX7-180 at Sullivan Lake (09S) in northeast Washington State. I flew over from the Seattle area for a fantastic night of camping at this magical place. This is one of the best backcountry strips out there!”
Call to action: Help save Florida airport
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is hoping pilots will show their support for Wakulla County Airport (2J0) in Panacea, Florida.
Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 includes AOPA’s Mike Collins, who passed away unexpectedly in February 2021.
Avidyne’s latest software for IFDs certified
The updated software adds new features for both fixed-wing and helicopter pilots, including visual approaches, VNAV, and certified TAWS options, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: An AirVenture adventure
Stephen Seidel recently submitted this photo taken through the nose turret of a B-25 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
From the lab to the field: Avfuel’s part in getting new unleaded avgas to your airplane
ATIC has been in collaboration with GAMI for many years regarding the development of G100UL, Avfuel officials said, but noted the “commercialization process will take time.”
Reno Air Race pilot dies in test flight crash
Air Racing legend Sherman Smoot died Sept. 2, 2022, when his highly-modified Yak-11, “Czech Mate, crashed near Shafter Airport-Minter Field (KMIT) in California during a test flight in anticipation of the upcoming Reno Air Races. He was 74.
K-State Salina adds new bachelor’s degree in aviation management
Graduates of the program will be eligible for careers as director of aviation, airport director, airport manager, director of airport operations, director of airport security, airport chief financial officer, director of airline operations, director of fixed-base operations, and many more career opportunities, university officials said.
Picture of the Day: Saying bye-bye to a lovely friend
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “Amelia, 3, has a special relationship with our C182RG, HK4965G. Here she is saying bye-bye to her in Las Acacias, Colombia, (SKAI), 8,500 feet, in the eastern branch of The Andes range.”