Army Aviation, Will Cutter and Cutter Aviation, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Michael Herman, an aviation professional and philanthropist, Brian Keating, an astrophysicist, Dave Scott, Apollo 9 Command Module pilot and Apollo 15 moonwalker, and Textron Aviation will be inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2022.
Rare aviation memorabilia to be auctioned at N.H. museum’s anniversary gala
The Swingin’ Silver Anniversary Gala is a fundraiser for the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s expanding youth aviation education initiatives, including a student plane-building program, a new summer camp planned for 2023, and more, according to officials.
Maintenance error leads to throttle stuck at full power
The bolt holding the throttle cable fell off due to being improperly secured after a carburetor replacement approximately five hours before the malfunction.
Picture of the Day: Staggerwing sunset
Harold Bruner submitted this photo and note: “This D17S belongs to the Historic Flight Foundation. It was flown in the STOL demonstrations for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Hangout at Felts Field (KSFF) in Spokane, Washington, Sept. 10, 2022. At the end of a long day she sits there proudly ready to wow the crowd for another 80 years.”
Earning her wings after a 30-year hiatus
Always fascinated by aviation, Gail Franks took almost 30 years to earn her private pilot certificate, but only because she was immersed in another aspect of aviation: Building her own airfield.
New video analyzes fatal Reno crash
ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, former Commander/Flight Leader for the USAF Thunderbirds, looks at the Sept. 18, 2022, accident of an Aero Vodochody L-29 Super Delfin that crashed at the 2022 Reno Air Races, killing pilot Aaron Hogue.
Houston to host 2023 FlightSimExpo
Registration will open in December for the June 2023 event.
FlightTyme.com updated
Formerly known as GoAirplane.com, FlightTyme.com has upgraded its reservation system for flying clubs and flight schools, adding new features, such as an Aircraft Dispatching System, Aircraft Squawk tracking, and flight reservation approval, according to company officials.
Pilot crashes after realizing Air Tractor’s hopper was not empty
The pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.