The first project for the Iowa City Municipal Airport Charitable Giving Fund is a new mural on an airport hangar. The 12-foot-high by 300-foot-long mural, which is being created in partnership with the city’s public art advisory committee, is expected to cost around $38,000.
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Free webinar explores hearing loss in pilots, detecting carbon monoxide
During the webinar, which qualifies for WINGS credit, viewers can learn about tools pilots can use to improve their hearing, lengthen their career in the cockpit, and gain confidence in hearing critical communications, as well as protection from carbon monoxide.
Flight Bag First Aid Kit introduced
Compact and lightweight, the first-aid kit is an “ideal size” for a flight bag, according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Bomber readiness
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful May morning at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona, as the Bomber Squadron prepares to leave on their summer tour. The Stearman takes center stage as the B-25 “Maid in the Shade” taxies out to depart and the B-17 “Sentimental Journey” sits in the background. Due to the AD currently issued on the B-17s, she didn’t depart this day. However, we were able to have an educational static tour of her.”
New collaboration makes being a volunteer pilot just a bit easier
Volunteer general aviation pilots who fly for Angel Flight of New England will automatically qualify to fly Above The Clouds Kids’ missions, which means they only need to fill out one pilot application.
WomenVenture to commemorate 30 years of women flying in combat
EAA WomenVenture has become an annual gathering point for women involved in aviation, from the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II to teenagers involved in EAA’s GirlVenture day camp during the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, according to EAA officials.
ASA updates Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
The 13th edition has been updated with new information on weather services, regulations, airport operations, airspace, and flight planning.
Picture of the Day: A different vantage point
Lincoln Benedict sent in this photo with a note: “Weather on Thanksgiving 2022 on the east coast was delightful, allowing my wife and I to see both sides of the family via General Aviation. For a special treat, LaGuardia Tower cleared us into the Bravo airspace to fly down the East River and see New York City from a different vantage point. Thanks to all those who worked on Thanksgiving to give us this privilege.”
It’s the gear that gets us
The truth is pilots can adopt procedures that, if followed, would prevent most gear-up events. We should, too. Fewer insurance claims result in lower insurance costs. Fewer gear-ups also means fewer runway closures. Everybody wins.