Fred Johnsen sent us this video, shot at the 2021 Hood River Fly-In. Hosted by the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, the fly-in is laid back — no air show aerobatics, no announcer on a loud PA system — just lots of interesting and varied aircraft, brought by interesting pilots and crews who came to congregate with each other and the public. “This is friendly aviation at its best,” Fred says.
RedTail Flight Academy takes off at KSWF
Founded by the New York-based chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc., RedTail Flight Academy’s training program is a 10-month curriculum, certifying students between the ages of 18-21 with a Part 141 multi-engine commercial pilot certificate and an instrument rating.
Flight training delivered to you
Epic Flight Academy brings the instructor and airplane to you for two weeks of training.
VFR into IMC fatal for two
A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in IMC conditions.
Picture of the Day: Airplane camping in Labrador, Canada
Tony F. Powell submitted this photo and note: “This is a photo of me, captured at the Hawke River, Labrador, Canada, Aug. 17, 2021, by my beloved PA-18 Super Cub C-GTFP. I’m a fourth stage cancer survivor with 27,000 hours bush pilot experience and author of “Against the Wind, Hope Sees The Invisible.”
A few can make a big difference
Taking someone for their first flight is a wonderful thing to do. I’ve made many such flights. But finding those who are truly interested in taking the next step, and nurturing them along the way, is a higher calling.
Fuel returns to KMAO
Marion County Regional Airport (KMAO) in Marion, S.C., has 100LL and Jet-A fuel again after a nearly two-year interruption caused by contaminated tanks.
Wings Over North Georgia returns as drive-in air show
The Blue Angels will headline the drive in air show, slated for Oct. 30-31. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. There will be no tickets sales at the gates.
Collect your own piece of space history
The PlaneTags are made from salvaged parts from NASA’s now defunct Mobile Launch Platform-2, which was vital to the success of the Space Shuttle program.