Will Luggar submitted this photo and note: “First flight after an eight-month build of a Carbon Cub EX3! It’s at home flying off a private 1,600-foot grass runway in northern Minnesota. It took around 700 hours to build the EX3, which features a Garmin G3X and autopilot. It is powered by an experimental 363i Lycoming engine, which produces 186 hp.”
Six new pilots to receive their wings at Oshkosh
All six new pilots use wheelchairs, and include a veteran wounded in combat and another veteran who became disabled through an accident.
LightHawk names new director of conservation
Lighthawk is a non-profit organization that has a network of 300 volunteer general aviation pilots who donate their time and airplanes to fly researchers, policy makers, elected officials, and others on conservation and environmental missions.
Garmin GI 275 certified for Robinson helicopters
The FAA awarded an STC for R22 and R44 installations in early July 2022.
Picture of the Day: Looking for mermaids
James Knopke submitted this photo and note: “Looking for mermaids in the keys on the way to Key West, Florida.”
Van’s unveils RV-15
Van’s Aircraft RV-15 prototype was unveiled in a YouTube video.
Congressional hearing set on the state of general aviation
During the hearing of the aviation subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, officials will discuss changes and trends in the different segments of the general aviation industry, including general aviation service, general aviation safety, ongoing sustainability efforts in general aviation, and general aviation manufacturing.
ASA adds Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards to library
ASA has included references for each subject, so applicants, instructors, and evaluators will know which FAA publication to look to for additional guidance on the subject, including the scope and depth of the expected knowledge and skill.
Picture of the Day: More flight training per gallon
Lauren Chavez submitted this photo and note: “Filling every seat with a student sure helps with avgas at $8.36 a gallon!”