Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, typically spends a few weeks every year volunteering at the Recreational Aviation Foundation‘s Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana. He sent in this photo with a note: “A beautiful Cessna 180 owned by Steve Thompson, seen in the trees at Ryan Field.”
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Double the fun at KMVN
The KR National Gathering will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pioneer homebuilt aircraft during the 2022 Midwest LSA Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport in Illinois.
Free app could increase DPE availability by 20%
About one in five FAA practical tests fail to even start due to the applicant’s inadequate experience or endorsements. Using the free SAFE Toolkit app could eliminate this waste of time, according to officials.
Sheltair offers fuel discount to Pilots N Paws pilots
Registered volunteer pilots will be provided a digital card to present at the customer service desk to receive fuel discounts when flying rescue missions.
Companion copilot video series released
“The videos help non-pilot passengers learn how they can assist with the preflight, route planning, navigation, and radio communications, including how to work with ATC.”
Registration opens for 2023 Aviation Design Challenge
The winning team will receive an all-expenses-paid general aviation experience, which includes a CubCrafters Manufacturing Experience. The second-place team will receive a Redbird Flight Simulations STEM Lab.
Demand continues for general aviation aircraft
More than $9 billion in airplanes were delivered in the first six months of 2022.
Wildlife management earns KAPF awards
Florida’s Naples Municipal Airport recently completed three environmental projects to reduce the risk of wildlife interactions with airplanes.
New video examines midair collision at KWVI
Following the collision, the Cessna 152 crashed in a grassy area near the runway, bursting into flames. The Cessna 340 crashed on the runway, veered off, and crashed into a hangar.