The race begins at 8 a.m. June 21, 2022, when 50 planes will launch full throttle, 30 seconds apart, down the runway at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida. From there, they will embark on a 2,548-mile course that ends June 24 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
90th anniversary celebration of Amelia Earhart’s first solo across Atlantic
When Amelia Earhart landed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in May 1932, “no one had ever seen a woman driving a car, let alone flying an airplane or wearing trousers,” said Nicole McElhinney, co-founder of the Amelia Earhart Legacy Association. “Her fearless spirit was revolutionary, particularly for women, and continues to be an inspiration around the world.”
Picture of the Day: Video games to glass panels
Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “My seven-year-old grandson is getting the hang of my RV-7. He can do 360s and turns as well as anyone. Video games to glass panels are a snap!”
FAA revokes certificates of Plane Swap pilots
The two pilots involved in a failed stunt to swap airplanes in mid-flight have had their pilot certificates revoked.
General aviation aircraft brokers launch fundraising effort for Ukrainian refugees
More than $100,000 as been raised to support an orphanage in Romania that is housing Ukrainian refugees.
99s to gather in Charleston
The 99s will gather in Charleston, S.C., July 6-10, 2022, for their annual conference.
Picture of the Day: A well-traveled Cub
Star Novak sent in this photo with a note: “I spotted this well-traveled Cub in a hangar at Gardner Municipal Airport (K34) in Kansas. I bet this pilot would have some interesting stories to recount over a cold beer! “
Work begins on new Tennessee general aviation airport
The state has appropriated $11 million in its fiscal 2023 budget to buy the land in Oak Ridge for the new airport, which is expected to open in 2025.
GA advocates go to court to stop East Hampton Airport closure
General aviation advocates file two motions in court to stop the planned closure of East Hampton Airport on May 17, 2022, and its conversion to a private-use airport that would require prior permission to land.