From his first flights on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Artyom Liss has taken a step back in time, flying a 1946 Auster.
Young Historians Program aims to get kids to help spread the word about aviation history
The goal is to get kids more involved in the warbird community by attending events and participating as crews, but also to build a pool of social medial influencers to boost the popularity and knowledge of aviation history.
Nominations open for Flying Musicians scholarship
Nominations for the scholarship, which takes the student from zero time to solo, are due by Jan. 31, 2022.
Picture of the Day: American GEM
David Newill submitted this photo and note: “The American GEM (Ground Effect Machine), derived from the KOLB Firefly, rests after a long afternoon of ground and flight testing. Developed to be a USA version of the European Youth Flight Training System, it allows teens to get stick in the hand, wind in her hair, smile on his face, and eyes on their aviation future! Shown at Timberhouse Airpark in Lafayette, Indiana.”
Texas riverbeds reopen to backcountry pilots
The unintended consequence of a Texas law prohibited aircraft from landing on riverbeds. The Recreational Aviation Foundation went to bat for backcountry pilots, and a new law has now reopened Texas riverbeds to pilots.
Accident or incident?
What factors are considered by NTSB investigators to determine if an aircraft crash is an accident or incident?
McFarlane acquires ‘common sense solution’ for Cessna tail cone plague
McFarlane plans to further expand upon the owner advisories and ADs to find as many solutions as possible to address the cracking in the tail cone and stabilizer areas plaguing the 180-185 Cessna community, company officials noted.
Picture of the Day: Beacon Aviation’s official mascot
Jamie Stern submitted this photo and note: “Winston is the official mascot for Beacon Aviation Insurance Services. He flies with our Sterling, Alaska-based Business Development Manager Bill Stinson. Fun Fact, Winston will be the January model for the “Pets of Beacon” 2022 Calendar.”
19-year-old makes it halfway around world
Zara Rutherford has reached the half-way point in her attempt to fly around the world. Weather and mechanical issues have delayed the flight, but she has made it halfway with her Sept. 29 arrival in Alaska.