Air Racing legend Sherman Smoot died Sept. 2, 2022, when his highly-modified Yak-11, “Czech Mate, crashed near Shafter Airport-Minter Field (KMIT) in California during a test flight in anticipation of the upcoming Reno Air Races. He was 74.
K-State Salina adds new bachelor’s degree in aviation management
Graduates of the program will be eligible for careers as director of aviation, airport director, airport manager, director of airport operations, director of airport security, airport chief financial officer, director of airline operations, director of fixed-base operations, and many more career opportunities, university officials said.
First flight after maintenance ends early after pilot hears tapping sound
On climb out, a loud tapping was heard and suspected to come from the front of the Sundowner 23.
Picture of the Day: Saying bye-bye to a lovely friend
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “Amelia, 3, has a special relationship with our C182RG, HK4965G. Here she is saying bye-bye to her in Las Acacias, Colombia, (SKAI), 8,500 feet, in the eastern branch of The Andes range.”
Ask Paul: What is this mystery engine?
It’s best to do your research before buying an airplane with an engine you aren’t familiar with.
Maine grass airstrip survives solar farm threat
What happened in this little town is a blueprint for how to save a general aviation airport.
Flight Training Survey opens
Pilots who fill out the 2023 Flight Training Experience Survey from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association are eligible to receive prizes.
Sporty’s updates flight gear battery pack
The battery can charge multiple iPads and ADS-B receivers at the same time — even while the devices are in use, Sporty’s officials said.
Passenger retracts flaps during go-around
An inadvertent retraction of the flaps during a go-around by the pilot-rated passenger, which caused the airplane to settle onto the runway with the landing gear retracted.