Mike Glasney submitted this photo and note: “What a great way to start Day 1 on my inaugural flight to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. As a passenger in a Beechcraft G36 I was able to focus on the shot. After a handful of attempts that didn’t work out, this one did thankfully, and it was actually my last opportunity before departing the area. Got lucky. As a low-time pilot, it was a pretty exciting experience to see Rushmore for the first time from this vantage point that most do not get and I enjoy sharing it.”
Aircraft
New aviation museum planned at KIMT
The museum, expected to open in May 2024, will have seven aircraft, including three on loan from the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Former deputy confirmed as FAA administrator
Michael Whitaker will serve a five-year term ending in 2028, and will become the FAA’s first permanent leader since Steve Dickson resigned in March 2022.
Add Bluetooth to your panel
The accessory, which adds Bluetooth connectivity to existing avionics, is compatible with general aviation avionics from companies like Garmin, Aspen Avionics, Avidyne, and more, according to company officials.
Pilot injured when landing gear spring fractures
The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
Picture of the Day: Birthday flight
William Hunt submitted this photo and note: “Celebrated my 62nd birthday and 999th landing in the fall of 2023 by flying down the Ohio River to Lee Bottom Flying Field (64I) in Hanover, Indiana. It’s about as lovely an airport as you can imagine. The fall colors were wonderful, but we were a week or two short of peak. No worries though, life is good!”
The noise that is music to our ears
The cumulative effects of the noise I’ve encountered over the course of my life has been damaging, without a doubt. But aircraft are significantly quieter today than they were when I was a boy.
Fly-in turns into work party
While the four-day event is typically an annual gathering of EAA Chapter 631 and friends from the Recreational Aviation Foundation, many of those attending found time to help out with some projects on the airfield.
The Museum of Flight becomes The Museum of Fright
Every October around Halloween The Museum of Flight becomes the Museum of Fright for one chilling day, with special events from live music to spooky tricks to Mad Scientist booths.