Dennis Mead submitted this photo and note: “My Cessna 205 taking to the sky after a year and a half restoration from a literal worn-out skydiver bucket of bolts.”
Honor the WASP
Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving a decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances during the month of May.
Garmin Pilot updated
The update includes a variety of new features, including the ability to take notes on the screen, decoded NOTAM text, and more.
Replacement baffle kits, other parts for PA31s now available
The new baffle seals are an Alternative Means of Compliance (AMOC) to terminate the 50-hour seal inspections required by Airworthiness Directive 93-23-13, Airforms officials noted.
Picture of the Day: Slipping the surly bonds
William Kautter submitted this Nirmal Mathrani photo and note: “A Piper Super Cub tows an ASW-27 during the October 2021 SSA Region 4 North contest at the Mid-Atlantic Soaring Center Airport (W73) in Fairfield, Pennsylvania.”
Musketeer takes flight as gateway to Canadian village
A Musketeer that trained Canadian military pilots has a new duty station: Serving as a gateway to the village of Mount Hope, Ontario, which has a rich aviation history.
FAA lifts $1.5 million in fines on KANB
In addition, the Anniston Regional Airport is now state certified as an unlimited general aviation (GA) airport. This is the first time in the airport’s history that this certification has been obtained, city officials report.
New director for Aerospace Center for Excellence
A lifelong lover of all things aviation and aerospace, Eric Crump, who started the aerospace program at Polk State College, will take over as executive director of SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence in June 2022.
Picture of the Day: Preflight inspection
Mark Cartwright submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol cadets in Fullerton, California, are shown how to conduct a preflight inspection prior to their flight.”