Using animation, the video shows what the Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Museum will look like once the 1929 Port Columbus Air Terminal — closed since 1958 — is transformed.
Women in Aviation virtual conference attracts 2,300 worldwide
“We made the decision last fall — for the safety of all our attendees during the pandemic — to take our annual gathering to an all-virtual platform with the goal of delivering the same content to include a wide variety of keynote speakers and exhibitors, seven education session tracks, professional development seminars and workshops, scholarship awards, and the Pioneer Hall of Fame induction ceremony,” said Women in Aviation International CEO Allison McKay.
Airforms Baffle Kits for Cessna 120/140 approved
The 18-piece kits fits both models of the Cessna classics since both were powered by the Continental 85-hp engine, company officials note.
Picture of the Day: A maple tree Cessna?
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “We had a maple tree dying in our front yard, but instead of just having it cut down, my wife had it carved into a Cessna for me. Some days I catch it climbing off into a beautiful sunset in Wayne County, Indiana.”
Top selling turboprops in 2020
Topping the list of best-selling turboprops in 2020 is the Piatus PC-12.
Wildlife strikes in aviation reach record in 2019
While bird strikes reached record numbers in 2019, damaging strikes actually declined 4% between 2000 and 2019, from 743 to 710. “This decline has been most pronounced for commercial aircraft in the airport environment (at greater than 1,500 feet above ground level), but has not declined for general aviation,” according to the report.
Final drone rules go into effect in April
The final rules requiring remote identification of drones and allowing some flights over people, over moving vehicles, and at night under certain conditions go into effect April 21, 2021.
Limited edition C-47 Skeleton ‘Dark Spirit’ watch launches
Just 10 of the C-47 inspired “Dark Spirit” limited-edition watches will be sold.
Picture of the Day: Cloud surfing
Chris Dyer submitted this photo and note: “Climbing to altitude, dad and I paused for a moment to do some cloud surfing and mark the occasion with this photo on a recent early morning flight in a Mooney.”