A helicopter pioneer, an astronaut, an award-winning air show performer, a Thunderbirds pilot, and an aviation safety expert are all part of the Class of 2025.
Registration opens for 2025 Aviation Design Challenge
The Aviation Design Challenge is open to the first 150 schools that register to participate. Registered schools will receive free “Fly to Learn” curriculum to facilitate the learning of flight and airplane design principles. Teachers can guide their students through the curricula in approximately four to six weeks. The teams will then apply their knowledge to virtually modify an airplane design and complete a mission in a fly-off using X-Plane software.
Supercubs North introduces new, lighter tailwheel
It weighs just three-and-one-half pounds and works with most aircraft up to 1,550 pounds gross weight.
Wrong turn creates conflict in the pattern
He was supposed to turn left into the downwind for XXR but turned right into the downwind for XYL. This positioned our aircraft into a head-on position.
Picture of the Day: Glider in tow
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A photo of a Civil Air Patrol Cessna taken from the glider cockpit during glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
First – and last — Reno Air Show draws crowds
Mix the headliners — the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds — with beautiful weather and the result was “big crowds” for the air show, according to officials.
Gross weight increase approved for Sonex and Waiex
Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a maximum gross weight of 1,220 pound for aircraft with 100 hp or more. This represents a 70-pound increase vs. the previous 1,150 pound limit and is applicable to both A-Model (Legacy) and B-Model aircraft, according to officials with Sonex Aircraft.
New chief for General Aviation Awards
Ours is a singular goal: Work with FAASTeam leadership to identify, recognize, and honor the best-of-the-best flight instructors, mechanics, and safety reps in general aviation.”
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear tie-down kit
The kit includes two 10-foot straps for the wings and a 6-foot strap for the tail, designed to accommodate both high-wing and low-wing aircraft.