The book launch will introduce Sarah Byrn Rickman’s latest book about Teresa James, a pilot in the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, which would later be known as the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Picture of the Day: Sweet reflections on my Legend Cub
Bob Summers submitted this photo and note: “Dawn parol flight near Mt. Rainier in perfect light…Accidentally caught the double image reflection on the paint of the little Legend Cub.”
Win a chance to fly in a P-51
Donate to the First Flight Society and win a chance to fly in Stallion 51’s P-51. Donations start as little as $25, with the winner drawn on Dec. 17, 2021, at Kill Devil Hills, N.C, the site of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight.
Museum of Flight accepting applications for Washington Aerospace Scholar Program
Applications are due Oct. 17, 2021, for next year’s program, which includes a free online component as well as a six-day residency at the museum during the summer.
Cirrus expands to Central Florida
CIrrus will open new locations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport and Orlando Executive Airport.
Picture of the day: On the right track
Ted Luebbers sent in this photo with a note: “Granpa Frank McCutcheon shows his granddaughter, Molly, how to fly using one of EAA Chapter 534’s simulators. Frank is one of the chapter’s A&Ps and private pilot who keeps both young and old on the right track while repairing and building aircraft.”
Scenes from the Zenith homecoming
The 30th annual Zenith Homecoming featured STOL demonstrations, seminars and workshops, and a tribute to designer Chris Heintz, who passed away in April 2021.
Congress tackles FAA’s new flight training policy
“This is an important first step toward a solution to the FAA’s misguided interpretation on flight training. The FAA did not heed the committee’s bipartisan call to work toward a consensus solution in July and now Congress is taking action,” said Rep. Sam Graves.
Registration opens for virtual IA renewal series
For 2022, Concorde is offering IA seminars focused on three distinct disciplines: Piston, turbine, and rotorcraft.