It was an absolute joy to watch Brenna as pilot in command. From preflight to shutdown and securing of the aircraft — and everything in between — she was in command.
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Tips for backcountry flying
Officials at the Recreational Aviation Foundation are joining other general aviation advocacy groups on high alert at the number of backcountry accidents so far in the summer of 2024 — 13 in Idaho — including a fatality and near disaster at Smiley Creek.
EAA reveals 2024 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame inductees
The Class of 2024 for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Sport Aviation Halls of Fame will be honored at a ceremony in October.
Radiant’s Universal Multi-Function instrument updated
Almost all of the functions are included in one screen presentation, according to company officials. Pushing a button presents a secondary Altimeter Focus screen, which shows the current density altitude in a conventional dial format.
Trojan horse almost made it as Unlimited racer
Tributes to the North American T-28 Trojan trainer in its 75th anniversary year included placement on the Warbirds in Review ramp at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, where a rare experimental Unlimited air racing version from the past was on display and in discussion.
Cafes, mogas, and more added to Airport Courtesy Cars website
Besides listing more than 2,000 courtesy cars available to general aviation pilots, the new website also lists airport cafes, mogas locations, and more.
Sheltair expands at KISM
Sheltair recently celebrated the opening of its expanded hangar facilities at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Florida.
Piper FURY approved for unpaved field operations
The new certification broadens the aircraft’s operational capabilities, according to company officials.
uAvionix ping200XR receives TSO certification
The ping200XR TSO ensures the aircraft can be detected by Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), and ADS-B In receivers, according to company officials.