Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.
Sporty’s debuts new multiengine training course
One of the most exciting, useful, and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain — the multiengine rating — is also one of the most challenging.
New hangar for Atlantic Aviation at KMTJ
Atlantic Aviation is also building a new fuel farm at KMTJ that will add 52,000 gallons of capacity to its existing inventory, which will “help support one of the fastest growing airports in Colorado.”
Picture of the Day: See Amelia fly!
Jennifer Thomas submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of Amelia, age 9, sporting a Girls in Aviation Day backpack from Women in Aviation International, the non-profit organization I work for part-time. Amelia, her siblings, and Grandpa were enjoying an afternoon at the WACO Fly-In held in Troy, Ohio, in September 2020. Amelia’s backpack was full of goodies, including a copy of Aviation for Girls magazine and other fun items to encourage her to become involved in aviation. If her name is any indication, I’d say she has a good chance of becoming a pilot!”
2020 proves to be a good year for KFET
A new apron was finished for the new runway, while construction of a new terminal building was approved.
Air Plains Services gains STC for Hartzell Trailblazer propeller
Air Plains officials say the STC is unique in that it uses Hartzell’s lightweight hub design, which means it is 10 pounds lighter than any other available Trailblazer STC for Cessna 180s and 182s.
Air Race Classic canceled for 2021
“After considering all currently available information and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ARC Board of Directors has regretfully decided to not hold the race in 2021.”
Picture of the Day: Time to fly the new baby home
“Fun fact: Ken Godfrey is the fourth person I’ve given a ride to that became a pilot. And the second to become a pilot and buy his own aircraft. Long live general aviation!”
VNY toys top 1,100
Airport employees and businesses donated new toys to Stagg Street Elementary, the Northeast Valley Health Corporation, Salvation Army, and the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center.