Damir Flisar submitted this photo and note: “Getting ready to fly the Pipistrel VIRUS SW at Ajdovščina Airport in Slovenia. A beautiful day for a panoramic flight.”
The elegant Waco UEC
“If you can fly a J-3 Cub, you can fly this airplane.”
Sport Air Racing League prepares for takeoff
Races are open to all pilots flying propeller driven factory and experimental aircraft. There is a class for all types of aircraft, according to organizers.
2022 Helicopter Expo puts pandemic in the past
The 2022 Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO wrapped up March 10 after four days that brought more than 13,000 people from 72 countries to Dallas.
Applications open for GlobalAir.com scholarships
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15, 2022. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students pursuing a career in aviation.
Initiating takeoff roll from snow-covered taxiway a bad decision
The pilot’s improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a snow berm.
Picture of the Day: Cardinal perch
David Montgomery submitted this photo and note: “Out for breakfast on a sunny Saturday at Marble Canyon, Arizona. This was a stop on a trip from Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR) near Chicago to Catalina Island (KAVX) in California. The photo was taken by my friend Kaleb Timberlake.”
Teen pilot to fly Loop For The Troops to raise money for veterans
Luke Pylypciw, 17, will take off April 8, 2022, on Loop for the Troops, a fundraising flight down the east coast of the United States and back to New York, to raise money for Hope For The Warriors.
Pilots urged to support Florida tax reform
“If Florida eliminates the sales and use tax for aircraft as proposed in these bills, it would be more competitive with its neighbors, increasing general aviation activity and boosting the industry’s economic impact,” said Scott O’Brien, NBAA senior director, public policy and advocacy. “Aircraft owners would also visit more frequently without fearing a significant sales or use tax burden, which would provide more revenue for the state.”