The 35,000-square-foot distribution center in Middletown is replacing a facility in Harrisburg.
Picture of the Day: Early morning flight
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Morning launch at Backcountry Flying Experience in Bigfork, Montana.”
New watch honors WASPs
A new watch honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Water in fuel leads to serious injuries
The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.
Picture of the Day: Better than video games
Mike Freeman submitted this photo and note: “My 13-year-old granddaughter would rather fly or be around planes than play video games.”
Kinner’s bold Envoy design
A general aviation airplane ahead of its time.
Video provides early analysis of Florida fatal accident
According to a preliminary NTSB report, the airplane took off over dark water with no discernable horizon, then began a shallow climb and a right turn. “It seems possible that this is a classic spatial disorientation accident due to somatogravic illusion, triggered by accelerating in situations without good visual references,” AOPA officials said.
College flying competition takes off in Oshkosh
The National Intercollegiate Flight Association SAFECON flight competition will be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the first time ever on May 8-13, 2023.
Digital standby pack introduced
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced an all-digital version of the company’s 2-inch standby package. The new, digital standby family features the company’s Flex Attitude Indicator, Flex Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter, and Flex Airspeed Indicator. All three are AML STC’d on more than 180 aircraft models.