John Schmidt submitted this photo and note: “Walked by the taxiway, at the close of a mid-October day’s sunlight, and noticed the orange against the setting sun and sky. Couldn’t help but try to preserve the view. Faribault, Minnesota (KFBL) airport, just south of the Twin Cities metro area, is the new home of SteinAir, the specialist in experimental (and certified) aircraft panels and avionics. Faribault Airport is also recovering from a tornado that went through in September 2018, which took out a number of airplanes and hangars.”
New mission for XCub
The XCub was identified by Air Force officials as the safest and most capable commercial-off-the-shelf aircraft for the initial flying experiment to test the new system.
New COVID relief bill includes $45 million for GA airports
During the COVID-19 pandemic, general aviation traffic has been down more than 20%, compared with the same period in 2019.
Bringing the museum to you
The webinars kick off Jan. 14.
Picture of the Day: Seabee buzzing Rangely
Shahn Sederberg submitted this photo and note: “Bruce Bishop of Durango, Colorado, flies his Republic RC-3 Seabee near Rangely, Colorado.”
A love of slick and shiny things
“Being a painter by trade, I like everything I own to be slick and shiny, and I like customers’ cars and planes to be slick and shiny,” says John Mosely.
Remote ID part of new FAA rules for drones
“The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “They get us closer to the day when we will more routinely see drone operations, such as the delivery of packages.”
AOPA opens applications for flight training scholarships
Deadline to apply is Feb. 14, 2021.
Picture of the Day: The night shift
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “The Cessna 120 hangar at Classic Aviation at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa is lit up to finish some routine maintenance.”