The 55th annual Swift Museum Foundation’s annual convention brought hundreds of delighted aircraft owners, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts to Gillespie County Airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas, May 29-June 2, 2024.
A VIP experience in a Martin Mars
Before the two remaining airworthy Martin Mars aircraft are donated to museums, Coulson Aviation is offering “VIP” experiences for what company officials call a “VIP aircraft.”
You Can Fly Challenge takes off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association launched its 2024 You Can Fly Challenge June 1, 2024, a six-month fundraising effort to benefit the AOPA Foundation and its programs to get more people into general aviation and to keep them flying safely.
American Flygirl published
The book is about one of World War II’s hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee, the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot certificate, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies.
Pilot loses control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries
The pilot’s in-flight loss of control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries.
Picture of the Day: Picturesque foggy morning
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “While the morning fog rolled into Elliot Field (09GE) in Georgia, this happened.”
Ask Paul: Troubleshooting engine problems requires specific information
Anytime you are asking a question regarding a Lycoming engine, it’s much easier for me to respond if I have a specific engine model and serial number. Any maintenance history on the engine is also helpful, especially when troubleshooting a condition that has recently changed in the operation of the engine. I will never fault anyone for providing too much information.
Video: A unique view of the DC Flyover
A video posted to YouTube June 5, 2024, of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover of Washington, D.C., includes previously unreleased footage and the best look yet at the epic aerial parade, according to AOPA officials.
First Tecnam P-Mentors delivered to US flight school
One month after receiving FAA Type Certification, the first Tecnam P-Mentors have been delivered to a flight school in Texas.