Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “I flew my Maule MX7-180C to the Alvord Desert to camp under the stars. After I arrived, a storm front moved in and I spent two nights in high winds, rain, and snow. During the day it would improve so I stayed two nights hoping the daytime improvements would last. There is no cell phone coverage here, so I couldn’t get weather updates. Despite the lousy weather, it is incredibly beautiful and hauntingly quiet here.”
Zenith brings its hands-on workshop back to Texas
Zenith Aircraft’s two-day kit aircraft building workshop will be at Boerne Stage Airfield Feb. 11-12, 2022. A regional fly-in gathering for Zenith aircraft owners and enthusiasts will also be held on Feb. 12 at the airport.
Garmin Pilot update adds expanded NOTAM display options, enhanced airport page, and more
Expanded NOTAM display options, as well as an updated Airport page are just some of the new features in the latest version of the Garmin Pilot App.
Picture of the Day: STOL Bandit river run
Jon Humberd submitted this photo and note: “Our group of STOL Bandits fly together regularly and go on some epic flying adventures together in East Tennessee and North Georgia.”
Video: Bizjet takes on Star Wars Canyon
A Dassault Falcon 8X business jet takes its turn flying through Star Wars Canyon near Death Valley. Fred Johnsen was there to capture it on video.
Applications now available for Future Takes Flight scholarships
The new program offers six $5,000 scholarships, including two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
New edition of The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot released
The latest edition of the textbook, written by Bob Gardner, includes a new chapter on energy management and information on obtaining a multi-engine rating and checking out in a new twin,
Picture of the Day: Between the layers
Christopher Dyer submitted this photo and note: “The T-45C Goshawk is a two-seat advanced jet trainer used by Navy and Marine pilots. This photo was taken over the Florida Keys during a formation flight between cloud layers.”
100LL sales end at Reid-Hillview and San Martin airports in California
Santa Clara County, which operates both airports, has banned the sale of 100LL, but officials note that pilots who still fly with leaded fuel can visit the two airports.