Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “In between October storms, there was an eery calm and fog rolled in at Murphy’s Landing Seaplane Base (8K9) near Ketchikan, Alaska.”
The Flight to Fight
The fun of a fly-in, plus raising funds for a worthy cause, creates a day to remember.
What a ride
The Recreational Aviation Foundation, a non-profit association of volunteers dedicated to preserving backcountry airfields for public access nationwide, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. “What a ride,” says RAF Chairman John McKenna, one of the original six founders of the Bozeman, Montana-based organization.
Looking to buy an airplane in 2023?
What will the market be like for general aviation aircraft in the new year? In a new video posted to the YouTube channel “Flying With Rich,” pilot and CFI Rich Manor gives his opinion on what to expect as far as prices and supply in the coming year.
New owner for Blackhawk Aerospace
Private equity firm New State Capital Partners has acquired the company, which will continue to operate as is, with management staying in place.
Pilot seriously injured when disconnected fuel line leads to forced landing
The total loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Charlie X-Ray and Shark meet up at Lorelei’s Restaurant
Hal Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Jeff Solum and I flew our SeaRey, Charlie X-Ray, alongside Kevin D’Angelo’s SharkRey in April 2022 to the Florida Keys. Our favorite lunch stop was pulling up on the beach for fish tacos at Lorelei’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar on picturesque Islamorada.”
Life goes on
Each one of us has the opportunity to set out on our own adventure. Whether we win or lose in the long run is anyone’s guess. Whether anyone remembers us or what we accomplish is beside the point. Try. Push on to the next big thing. Your next big thing. Even if nobody else cares.
New wing of Commemorative Air Force takes off
While new, the New England Wing of the CAF has achieved a lot in its short life, according to officials, including meeting all the requirements to have an aircraft assigned to the wing — a Fairchild PT-23 Primary Trainer.