Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Launching the 180 floatplane after the flooding in Montana this spring. Plenty of water now!”
200 and counting…
The Lake Shelbyville Flying Club in Illinois is the 200th flying club formed since the launch of AOPA’s You Can Fly program.
Seven instruments in the palm of your hand
The new Flight Sensor Pack includes a portable artificial horizon, altimeter, G-meter, variometer, VSI, density altitude, and more.
Martha King earns Master Pilot Award
The award was presented during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
Picture of the Day: Bet you didn’t see this at Oshkosh
Ted Luebbers submitted this photo and note: “I bet you did not see one of these at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. It’s a sailplane glider that John Domenjoz designed in the 1930s that’s on display at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Maine. He claims to have flown it at least 10 times. The boat-type sail would keep him aloft and provide the necessary drive for takeoff.”
Take a look inside Elvis Presley’s jet
A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley was recently auctioned off for $500,000. That’s after the 1962 Lockheed JetStar L-1329 — which doesn’t have an engine or avionics — sat on a tarmac in New Mexico for 30 years. In this video from Forbes magazine, you can see inside the jet, which features red velvet seats and red shag carpet.
80,000 flock to Dayton Air Show
Great weather and the Blue Angels were a winning combination for the 2022 Dayton Air Show.
New watch supports Wings of Hope
The limited edition watches were released in two models to celebrate the humanitarian organization that “uses the power of aviation to bring medical support to remote and vulnerable communities in more than 50 countries.”
Picture of the Day: Lightning strike
Jon Bakke submitted this photo and note: “Everyone knows Beech builds a tough aircraft, but few know the Beech 99’s ability to repel lightning. Photo taken at Bemidji Regional Airport (KBJI), Minnesota.