Hal Denton submitted this photo and note: “I had the opportunity to take Ella Donahoe, 6, on her first flight. While she did not understand why I could not take her to space, she was thrilled to have lifted off the earth. Her mom rode along in the front seat. Next time it will be Ella’s turn in the front.”
Recovery continues for aircraft manufacturers
The general aviation manufacturing industry continues to recover from the pandemic, with sales during the first half of 2021 up in all categories of aircraft.
New owner for FlightAware
Collins Aerospace officials say acquiring FlightAware’s flight tracking and data platform, “the largest in the world, has the potential to deliver new capabilities and innovations across our entire business.”
Free Learn to Turn training program released
Sponsored by Avemco Insurance Company and Hartzell Propeller, the free program is includes a 98-page digital booklet, a 42-page graphics supplement to facilitate classroom discussion, a 28-minute webinar recording, a 12-minute video, targeted training exercises, and a pilot survey.
Picture of the Day: Electric CruZer
Chris Brammer submitted this photo and note: “Dutchie’s Electric CruZer and Pop’s Lycoming O-320 powered CruZer. What I did during the pandemic.”
Video: How much it really costs to own an airplane
From the original $150,000 acquisition price to avionics, hangars, insurance, fuel, oil, and more, this aircraft owner breaks down what it really costs to fly his Bonanza.
Flying Boat documentary premieres
In celebration of the movie, Braun is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of 100 limited edition FLYING BOAT film posters (both signed and framed) to the Pan Am Museum Foundation, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Aspen Flight Academy.
Pilot, mechanic shortage to be spotlighted at symposium
The three-day symposium will bring together officials from airlines, manufacturers, industry associations, labor unions, government agencies, and academic institutions to “identify and mitigate challenges to creating a sufficient pool of qualified pilots and technicians,” according to Purdue University officials.
Picture of the Day: Flying Over the Dead Sea
Nof Miron submitted this photo and note: “A climb out of Bar Yehuda Airfield (LLMZ) in Israel, the lowest airstrip in the world, just off the shore of the Dead Sea. Flying my Tecnam P92 from the left side of the cockpit, and my friend Amit Agronov, who is an aviation photographer, is in the right seat. Shot with the Gopro 7 mounted on my wing.”