During the 2023 SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Daher and Garmin revealed a G1000 NXi integrated flight deck retrofit for earlier-production Kodiak 100s, “bringing next-generation avionics technology to in-service versions of this multi-role turboprop-powered aircraft,” according to Daher officials.
Pilot dies after hitting power lines
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with power lines during an aerial application flight.
Picture of the Day: Early flight slots are the best
Katie Hutter, a freshman at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, submitted this photo and note: “Early morning preflight at Wood County Airport (1G0) in Bowling Green, Ohio. Early flight slots at Bowling Green University are the best flight slots. Low winds and beautiful sunrises!” Katie Hutter, Freshman at BGSU”
Fear not the feds
It is a head-scratcher for me to understand why so many of us are afraid to seek real help from the folks who have the greatest control over our future as active participants in the industry: The FAA. With air show season underway, FAA personnel are at the biggest shows ready to lend a hand, solve problems, and keep you flying.
How are airport codes decided?
How are airport codes determined? And what airports have the best codes, such as LOL, YUM, and SUX?
Kids take over airport design
The agency’s Airport Design Challenge, which took off April 1, 2023, helps students design virtual airports using the Microsoft game Minecraft.
Sky Kings documents the flying adventures of John and Martha King
Just published is “Sky Kings,” an anthology of stories from the long flying careers of John and Martha King, founders of King Schools.
There will be accidents
Spoke with Ground/Tower. Great Controller but clearly working solo on a very busy day. He was clearly overworked. He missed my clearance request, which I restated. It was clear he was working alone and handling Clearance/Ground /Tower solo.
Picture of the Day: Future pilot
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured these photos at the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, noting “This future pilot enjoys the show outside the Lakeland Aero Club hangar” on the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida.