“For over a year sports fans have been starved of live action due to the pandemic and so we’re thrilled to be in a position to stage this event and herald the return of air racing,” said race promoter Jeff Zaltman of the races, slated for Oct. 30-31 in San Angelo, Texas.
First flights for Bearhawk Model B
Bearhawk Model Bs have taken flight in Idaho and California, while four of the new six-place model’s kits have been shipped.
Newest vaccine approved for pilots
Pilots who get the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must wait 48 hour before flying.
Picture of the Day: Ski flying
Eric Dumigan submitted this photo and note: “Arjan Dekeyzer enjoying some winter flying in his 1941 Taylorcraft at Warren Field in Ontario, Canada.”
COVID claims long-time aviation journalist
From helping to start The Southern Aviator to his decades of work at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Mike Collins was a true professional who went above and beyond to help the aviation industry flourish.
Colorado lawmakers form State GA Caucus
The new General Aviation Caucus was formed to educate legislators about the importance of general aviation to Colorado.
Hartzell Voyager Prop STC’d for Cessna 180/182/185/206 fleet
Designed for backcountry pilots, the Voyager propeller provides “premium performance with up to seven knots faster cruise speed, 10% better takeoff acceleration, an exceptional climb rate, and quieter flight,” according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Socked in on Kook Lake
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna Skywagon on Edo 2960 floats in remote Southeast Alaska. After being socked in a few days at Kook Lake on the Tongass National Forest, the weather was finally lifting enough to enable safely taking off and climbing to altitude to contact the nearest FSS and get a weather briefing for the flight home.”
Pandemic hit FBOs hard, analysts predict ‘very slow recovery’
Nearly 70% of FBOs in the U.S. and Canada suffered a decrease in fuel sales during 2020 due to the pandemic, according to a new survey.