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ASA releases latest edition of Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
Produced by the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Services branch, the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, enroute low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures, according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: A modified Lockheed Lodestar
Todd Schultz submitted this photo and note: “A Howard 250 over Bakersfield, California.”
Ranger Airfield: Home of the Old School Fly-In
What has led the annual Ranger Fly-In to be one of the most anticipated events of the season for both pilots and aviation enthusiasts?
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
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.
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.