Aaron Benedetti was out for a Sunday afternoon at California’s Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) to catch up with his old college friend Darren Pleasance when he got the surprise many pilots dream about — the keys to the AOPA Sweepstakes Van’s Aircraft RV–10.
EAA launches AeroEducate for kids 5 to 18
“AeroEducate aims to take that youthful discovery and fascination with flight into a positive direction that builds goals and fun for young people, as well as resources for their parents, teachers, and local mentors.”
Sporty’s updates E6B app
Sporty’s updated E6B includes 22 aviation functions, 20 conversions, a clock/timer feature and a weight & balance calculator.
Picture of the Day: White flight tribute
Murphy Schoemans submitted this photo and note: “The Victors, flying five P28As from the Aeroclub of Uursel in Belgium, did a tour of hospitals to salute the medical corps fighting against COVID-19.”
Pilot ranked as one of Top 100 Best Jobs of 2021
U.S. News places pilots’ median salary at $121,430, ranking the profession #14 in its Best Paying Jobs list.
New radar altimeters designed to mitigate 5G interference
When the original specification was created for radar altimetry decades ago, the Radio Frequency (RF) environment was protected. However, with new terrestrial broadband datalink systems such as 5G, these devices may be compromised.
Applications now open for GAMA scholarship
Deadline is April 16 to apply for the $2,000 scholarship.
Picture of the Day: Checking the fuel
Gerald Griggs submitted this photo and note: “On the Piper J-5A, the fuel quality is a simple float attached to a rod inside glass hanging below right wing.”
Aviation contributes $61 billion to North Carolina economy
A new report shows that North Carolina airports support 373,000 jobs, which leads to $15 billion in personal income.