While strolling the grounds of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, General Aviation News columnist William E. Dubois came upon an upside-down airplane. It wasn’t the aftermath of an accident — but rather an attention-getting device for BAS Part Sales, a Colorado aircraft salvage company.
Questions from the Cockpit: In defense of running out of gas
While I agree that it sure seems like a lot of airplanes are running out of gas, to be honest, I’m surprised it doesn’t happen more often. And the reason for that boils down to two issues: First, there’s no way to know how much gas you have in your tanks, and second, there’s no way to know how much gas you’ll need for your flight.
Free online course helps pilots launch their aviation careers
Called Affordable Paths for Launching Your Aviation Career, the free course includes 15 lessons, including information about the various scholarships available and best practices for creating a winning application, in-depth explanations of military assistance programs for enlisted personnel, and information about other tools and resources that are available to both aspiring and current pilots.
KVDI project wraps up early and under budget
The completed runway project is far from the last update for the airport. It is expected to receive $7 million in federal and local funding over the next several years to update its layout plan and to install up to 12 new hangars, city officials reported.
FAA grants support research on how drones can assist in disasters
“Every second counts in an emergency, and this funding will allow drones to safely and more quickly deploy in moments when minutes matter,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen.
Searey sinks after hitting wave from a boat
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a water takeoff after an encounter with the wake from a boat.
Picture of the Day: Waving to the crowds
General Aviation News photographer Geremy Kornreich captured this photo of Steve Gustafson of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team waving to the crowds after one of the team’s performances at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
A mentor flies west
I hope everyone who reads this memorial has the good fortune in life to meet their own Dave. Someone who cares for us and guides us, not because they’re expected to, but because they can.
What’s in that hangar?
Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, has launched a new video series, “What’s in that hangar?” The first installment features Pat Long, who takes us inside his hangar at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas to see two of his experimental aircraft creations, a Spacewalker II and a Hatz Classic.