The donation by philanthropist and businessman Gerald Yagen includes 70 vintage military aircraft that have been collected over the years, the land on which the museum was built, and $30 million to establish an endowment to keep the airplanes flying.
Plug-and-play replacement for legacy jet panels introduced
PS Engineering has introduced the PAC37, a plug-and-play replacement for many of the Baker series 1045 analog audio panels.
Pilot error leads to ground loop
This aircraft requires fast and careful technique towards the end of the landing rollout to prevent a ground loop.
Picture of the Day: A dance floor on Mars
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “My husband and I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with the “Hawaii Mars” and her crew on Sproat Lake in August 2024. The event was a few days before she was flown down the coast of Vancouver Island to enter the next phase of service on static display at the BC Aviation Museum. The experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity that had us dancing on the water bomber’s massive wing prior to high speed taxiing along the lake’s shoreline.”
Pitcairn Mailwing earned its aura
Pitcairn Aircraft hit the sweet spot for its airmail and sport biplanes with the Mailwing series from 1927 to 1931.
ArkanSTOL suspends operations
The decision came about “due to evolving professional and personal responsibilities,” according to officials.
Aviation education pioneer to receive national recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), senior airline captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member.
Action Camera Mounts introduced
Radiant has introduced Action Camera Mounts for Cessna, Tri-Pacer, and Piper Cub aircraft.
Pilot seriously injured when elevator cables rigged incorrectly
The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot’s inadequate preflight check.