Jay Wilkes submitted this photo and note: “This is a photo of my father Jack Wilkes and me taking a flight in a Thorp T-211 he bought at SUN ‘n FUN back in 2007. He had just turned 80 and was looking for a smaller plane to keep him flying. You can tell by his big smile this was a good day. He had a hangar and house at Freedom Field (AL41) in Slocomb, Alabama. Unfortunately he sold it not long after this was taken. He flew west in May 2014. We used to fly to air shows together, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and SUN ‘n FUN. I miss flying with him.”
The unconventional way works too
I began flying just as a hobby initially. I had no intention of turning it into a career. But it turned out that some of the twists and turns along my personal road put aviation into a much more prominent position than I’d have imagined possible.
New colors commemorate Cirrus milestone delivery
To commemorate the 9,000th delivery, Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a limited edition aircraft in four new color schemes.
Oklahoma university launches aviateOK app
The app was designed to educate K-12 students about the aviation industry and encourage students who are interested in aerospace to learn more, according to university officials.
Association now accepting applications for scholarship
NASAO will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to college students for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Candidates must be college-level incoming juniors or seniors who are continuing their education in the aviation/aerospace industry and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Defect in pitot static system alarms pilot
At about 1,200-1,300 feet, I noticed the elevator controls were resisting my inputs to climb and saw the airspeed reading 23 knots. I knew this was wrong because the plane was flying normally.
Picture of the Day: Sunday flying
Kyle Wilson submitted this photo and note: “Kyle Wilson and his father, David Wilson, who are both private pilots, fly the Eagle’s Nest RV-12IS from Houston to San Antonio for the day. Kyle is home visiting his family from the United States Air Force Academy. He’s currently finishing up his junior year and plans a commission as an Air Force officer in May 2024.”
E3 Aviation Association launches
The new aviation association is “a community of aviators connected by our love of aviation,” according to one of its founders.
Sustainable control towers coming to general aviation airports
The first groundbreaking could be in 2024 for new sustainable control towers at 31 smaller airports.