The successor to Extra Aircraft’s 300SC, the new aerobatic plane includes high-performance ailerons and other improvements.
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Tuskegee Airman visits memorial wall at KPIT
One of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. James Harvey recently visited Pittsburgh International Airport to see the memorial honoring the famed combat unit. Harvey was ready to fight in World War II, but discovered the war was over one hour before he was set to leave. “Hitler knew I was coming,” he said with a laugh.
Power Flow adds Maple Leaf fairings as an option
The new dual exhaust fairings help with engine cooling.
Picture of the Day: Painting with drones
Mike Fantuz submitted this photo and note: “Bringing aviation and art together, I proudly present my latest collection of oil paintings inspired by aerial perspectives captured through my drone lens. As an air traffic controller and commercial pilot, I offer a unique perspective on the stunning beauty of the skies.”
Video: EAA Chapter 1246 gathering features happy people and tall tales
The June 2023 gathering of EAA Chapter 1246 at McKinney National Airport in Texas attracted a pair of helicopters and many planes and people as this video from Smitty Smith shows.
Ohio seeks input as it begins updating state’s airport system
The state has 104 public use airports.
New Travel Tumbler from ASA
It holds up to 16 ounces of hot or cold beverages.
Picture of the Day: Escaping reality
Brad Cohen submitted this photo and note “My son Andrew before escaping reality for a bit in our Zenith Zodiac 601XL.”
Human Factors: A distant fallout
After a two-year investigation by the NTSB, investigators still don’t really know what caused a July 2021 crash in Alaska that killed two pilots. Still, is there anything we can learn from this crash?