Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) have completed a lease agreement that re-opens two airfields in Maine for public use: Ragmuff Airport (ME26) in Piscataquis County and Estcourt Airport in Aroostook County.
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6,000 Dream Flights and counting…
Dream Flights, a non-profit organization that travels the country offering free rides to veterans in Stearmans, recently celebrated its 6,000th flight. The milestone Dream Flight was given to Don Muncy, a 100-year-old Navy veteran airman who served in World War II and Korea, in late July 2023.
Congressional leaders to be honored by National Aviation Hall of Fame
The new Congressional Leadership Award “pays homage to exceptional American leaders whose dedicated public service has bolstered the nation’s strength and significantly propelled advancements in aviation and aerospace,” according to NAHF officials.
Picture of the Day: Hot and dry
Chris Souchon submitted this photo and note: “The Macha Mission airstrip in Zambia with our Navajo surrounded by curious school children.”
Japanese seaplanes and the second bombing of Pearl Harbor
Underwing carriage of torpedoes, bombs, or depth charges made the Kawanishi H8K1 and H8K2 lethal sub and shipping hunters. But their debut as land bombers the night of March 4, 1942, proved inauspicious when cloud cover obscured the prized target of Honolulu. The largely unheralded second attack by the Japanese on Oahu was a bust.
Is there a better way to get medical documents to the FAA?
In the latest episode of the Pilot Minute, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, explains how pilots can make it easier to get documents to the FAA by bringing them with you to your AME appointment. Take a little bit more than a minute to watch the video — it might save you some time and headaches.
Zenith set for annual Homecoming
The fly-in includes two full days of activities, including educational seminars and workshops, an aircraft show, contests, social activities, a BBQ banquet dinner on Friday evening, and a fried-chicken dinner with awards presentations on Saturday.
New prop certified for Piper Turbo Arrows
The MT-Propeller STC is for Piper PA-28R(T)-201T Turbo Arrows III and IV, powered by Continental TSIO-360-F or TSIO-360-FB engines.
Experimental ends up in powerlines due to fuel starvation
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach due to fuel starvation.