In what company officials are calling “one of its most ambitious updates ever,” Infinite Flight has released version 21.1 with 3D buildings and clouds.
Picture of the Day: Close Aboard
Carl N submitted this photo and note: “This photo of my Van’s Aircraft RV-8 was taken by Steve R. from his RV-8 while I was close aboard. We were flying north between the Olympic Mountains and the Hood Canal in Washington State when the picture was taken. The Cascades are in the background. Fun flying!”
Bearhawk owners gather in New Zealand for first time
Attending the gathering were two 4-Place Bearhawk aircraft, a Patrol, and an LSA. “Participants included other wannabes (not to be confused with wallabies) and guys still building,” added Bearhawk Aircraft officials.
Latest numbers shows ‘progress’ for GA
In its general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report for the first quarter of 2021, GAMA reports that deliveries increased for turbine helicopters and propeller airplanes, while business jet and piston helicopter shipments were flat compared to the same period of 2020, which in its closing weeks saw the onset of the pandemic.
Honoring the WASPs
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) flew for the U.S. Army Airforce from September 1942 to December 1944. Some 1,102 women wore the silver wings flying over 70 million miles and delivering 12,650 airplanes across the country during their time of operation. Today, there are 25 WASP still living.
Picture of the Day: A bold departure
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A 360 camera provides perspective after departing Bold Airstrip in Alaska and flying over Eklutna Lake with this modified Bushcaddy L-164.”
Massachusetts bill to charge $1,000 landing fee to be revised
The state senator who proposed the bill said it was designed to reduce carbon emissions generated by what he sees as “luxury aircraft owned by the ultra-wealthy.”
Official Drone ASRS Report form introduced
“Examples of reported UAS incidents include events in which wind, weather, or equipment are important factors, conflicts between manned and unmanned aircraft, and operational mistakes that may endanger persons or aircraft. Commencing with knowledge extracted from ASRS reports, solutions or preventive measures can be developed to mitigate hazards and threats.”
Limited edition cigar set will fund Old Glory repairs
The World War II North American B-25 Mitchell bomber “Old Glory” was damaged during a forced landing in a field near Stockton, California, in September 2020.