Rick Tutt submitted these photos and note: “Crater Lake National Park and Mount Shasta as seen from the pilot seat in a Piper Malibu at 14,500 feet MSL.”
Skyfest returns to Spokane’s Fairchild Air Force Base
Once every two years the bastion of Fairchild Air Force Base swings open its gates and welcomes the residents of Spokane, Washington, and the Inland Empire to come on base for a weekend of displays and flying known as Skyfest.
Flying away from fear
Axios Tampa Bay recently posted a cool story about the “Mooney Anomaly,” an effort between artist Matt Kress and pilot Liam Hawkins to conquer their fears, as well as inspire others to follow their dreams.
Texas university set to launch new aviation program
Texas State University has partnered with Coast Flight Training, the city of San Marcos, and Texas Aviation Partners to launch a new Aviation Science degree program.
Audio Authority unveils White Lightning SmartGPU
Designed for a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from piston-powered to mid-size business jets, the SmartGPU will make its public debut on the new Piper M700 Fury at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
VFR into IMC fatal for two
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to initiate the flight.
Picture of the Day: Over the fog
Andreas Kleeb submitted this photo and note: “After takeoff from the foggy Buochs Airport (LSZC) in a right turn to the famous St. Moritz mountain airfield Samedan Airport (LSZS) in the Swiss Alps.”
Eberhart: Somebody else’s airplanes
Formed in 1918 to make airplane parts, Eberhart gained a U.S. Army Air Service contract to rebuild British S.E. 5A biplane fighters and French SPAD S.XIII biplanes.
Largest solar array at a Washington GA airport in the works
The project, priced at $668,000, will feature a solar array totaling 87.5kW of DC power, which will be installed through a combination of solar-covered car canopies and rooftop solar arrays on the airport’s terminal building. It will be the state’s largest general aviation solar array, according to airport officials.