Find your own personal mentor, motivational speaker, or coach right there on the ramp. Listen to them. You might be surprised at the results you get from that interaction.
Oklahoma #1 in nation for high school aviation curriculum
The four-year “You Can Fly” High School Curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has been adopted by 58 school districts in Oklahoma.
New president at RANS Aircraft
“I’m happy to spend more time in the R&D department to further the advancements in sport and utility aviation for RANS,” says Randy Schlitter, designer of the RANS line of airplanes and founder of RANS Aircraft.
Planes of Fame cancels 2022 show
As an alternative, Planes of Fame will participate in the Central Coast AirFest, set to be held Oct. 15-16, 2022, at Santa Maria Airport.
Near miss at KGAI
I never heard the guy, and obviously we didn’t see one another until we were very close. He never said anything, and I chalked it up to a new pilot.
Picture of the Day: Top Gun here we come!
J.L. Martinez submitted this photo and note: “Maverick has nothing over these two, my grandkids, standing proudly next to our 1968 Cessna 172. We enjoy flying our ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ over the Midwest.”
Lost and Found
This is just a small sampling of items found recently on the ramp, taxiways, and runway at my home airport, Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) in Tennessee. Most were probably dropped by a careless pilot or passenger or left on an aircraft surface during pre-flight and then forgotten.
Bringing the community closer to the airport
The updated viewing area is the “latest in our continued efforts to bring the community, youth, and families to the airport and foster an interest in aviation so that future generations will want to pursue careers in the industry,” said Airport Director Corinne Nystrom.
Amelia Earhart statue makes it way to the U.S. Capitol
It will be unveiled July 27, 2022, in the National Statuary Hall.