It took people to design, build, and fly the airplanes that are featured in Of Wings & Things. Columnist Frederick A. Johnsen takes a brief look at six of those aviation personalities – some you may know, others you may not.
Flying car turns science fiction into reality
AirCar, a dual-mode car-aircraft, moved closer to production with the milestone 35-minute flight from the international airport in Nitra to the international airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 28, 2021.
Pathways to Aviation recognized for its Career Readiness Certification Program
Pathways to Aviation is being recognized for the career readiness certification system it designed to train and guide high school and college students toward aviation and aerospace employment. Launched in 2020, the system makes career readiness training more accessible for all students at no charge.
New USB chargers released for GA aircraft
The system is comprised of two parts: A Power Base Module and USB Module inserts. Once installed, the Power Base Module becomes a power receptacle capable of receiving any future USB Module.
Flight Check aircraft causes issues
When a pilot encounters an FAA Flight Check King Air, problems ensue.
Picture of the Day: Short final in ‘Killer B’
Weezie Barendse submitted this photo and note: “Short final in the B-25 “Killer B” in Douglas, Georgia.”
Bringing the airport to the students
What if we could bring an immersive aerospace experience to where the students are, rather than coordinate a field trip to a local airport?
Pilots petition to save KGAI
An anti-airport group is trying to stop touch and goes at the general aviation airport.
New film about the WASP touring nationwide
The film includes never before seen WASP interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, aerial sequences and historic reenactments. Exhibition of the film takes place throughout the country in the Commemorative Air Force’s Rise Above Traveling Exhibit.