A new video on YouTube posted by Justin Falls depicts a recent flight with Johnny Ragland, a sport pilot who also happens to be paraplegic. The two men both earned their sport pilot tickets through scholarships with Able Flight.
Seaplanes make their debut in 2022 earthquake drill
The Thunder Run earthquake drill in the Pacific Northwest on June 18, 2022, featured a first: It was the first time a seaplane participated in the annual drill to prepare for a devastating earthquake.
LSA expo veteran joins SUN ‘n FUN team
Jana Filip, well-known in the aviation community for her work with the U.S Sport Aviation Expo and the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, has joined the SUN ‘n FUN team as Business Development Manager.
Picture of the Day: Happy Fourth of July
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “Flying the flag over Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho for the 4th of July.”
Get two chances to win a Cessna
Flying Wings of Louisiana, a non-profit organization that provides transportation for cancer patients in general aviation aircraft, is offering two airplanes as prizes in its annual raffle.
4W0 expected to open in July
Later than usual.
Air Plains debuts instrument panel kit for 172XPs
The Advanced Instrument Panel Kit — the 172XPα — is targeted to Cessna 172 owners either planning to upgrade with Air Plains’ 180-hp STC, or for the more than 2,500 172XP upgrades already in operation.
Pictures of the Day: The perfect wing
Bruce Barmakian submitted this photo and note: “Soaring pilots flew the skies around Richfield, Utah, for a week in June 2022. The self-launching Swift is the perfect wing for an afternoon of fun dancing with thermals. Thank you to Chad Cook for the use of his hangar and to the folks at Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF) for their hospitality.”
Tips to avoid a brain stall while flying
A little bit of stress can sharpen our piloting skills. But too much and your brain can stall, making aeronautical decision-making close to impossible.