EAA Chapter 292 at Independence State Airport (7S5) in Oregon now has a full-fledged training room complete with two simulators, including a Redbird FMX simulator and an Elite RC-1.
A smaller Aero Showcase makes its debut
The successor to the successful Sport Aviation Showcase, which was held at KDED for the last five years, this year was much smaller, with fewer vendors, no educational forums, and less planes on exhibit.
Lincoln Electric introduces new MIG welder
Lincoln Electric has introduced the POWER MIG 211i MIG welder, which company officials are calling “a straightforward, dependable 200-amp machine for MIG, flux-cored, and spool gun welding.”
Pilot bends Beech after failing to familiarize himself with airport’s wind conditions
The pilot’s failure to familiarize himself with the wind conditions at the destination airport and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a long, tailwind landing and subsequent runway overrun.
Picture of the Day: A legacy line-up
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “The Navy Legacy Flight lines up for a smoke-filled takeoff at the 2022 Reno Air Races.”
The misplaced confidence of team spirit
Blind devotion to a sports team — or a political party — is as silly as adopting the belief that Cessna pilots are really good people, and Piper pilots are okay, but you need to keep a close eye on Grumman pilots, and Cirrus pilots don’t have any idea what they’re doing.
Six of the world’s most beautiful runways
A list of the world’s six most beautiful runways has been released. But what is your favorite runway?
AOPA’s high school initiative boosted with $500,000 donation
When presenting the half million dollar gift, Williams International CEO Gregg Williams said he is living proof that teaching kids about aviation can spark a lifelong passion, a terrific career, and the ability to make an impact.
Starr Aviation launches Safety Partnership for aircraft owners
Starr Aviation has launched the Starr Safety Partnership, a network of service providers designed to help aircraft owners through every phase of ownership, from buying a plane to maintenance, training, and more.