“It was an honor to help the WASP museum find the perfect AT-6 they needed,” said Courtesy’s President Mark Clark. “This flying example is an excellent way for the museum to honor those who served before us and remember the contributions the WASP pilots made.”
Aircraft
Cockpit carbon monoxide monitor now available from Sporty’s
“This compact CO detector alerts the pilot to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the cabin with a choice of three alarm modes: Flashing lights, vibration, and a 90 dB Piezo horn,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “Unlike hardware store models, you can be sure you’ll notice if something has gone wrong.”
Picture of the Day: Watching the sunrise at 7,000 feet
Carl Klapaska submitted this photo and note: “This photo capturing a gorgeous sunrise was taken while departing Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR) in South Carolina back to Lee Airport (KANP) in Annapolis, Maryland. The photo was taken from my Cessna 172 from a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet.”
100 women pilots set to compete in annual Air Race Classic
For the 2023 race, 42 teams, consisting of 100 women pilots from across the United States and around the world, will take off at 8 a.m. June 20 from Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota, for a 2,684-statute mile competition across 12 states that ends June 23 at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport in Florida.
Epic Flight Academy launches on-the-job training program for mechanics
Those who complete the 19-month training program will become FAA-licensed A&P mechanics and continue working at Epic for two years. Epic covers $27,000 worth of training costs.
True Blue Power battery upgrade for Pilatus PC-12 approved
The STC, developed by Finnoff Aviation Products, has modifications for every model of the Pilatus PC-12, according to company officials, including early PC-12s through the current PC-12NGX, with options for both single and dual main battery systems.
Picture of the Day: Young Eagles take flight
Fred Burnet submitted this photo and note: “This was taken during one of our EAA Chapter 1606 Young Eagles rallies in the Monticello, Utah, area.”
Learning never stops for a good pilot
Professional pilots are required to go back for training regularly, at least once or twice a year. Can the rest of us afford to do any less?
New visibility tool in the works for FAA weather camera program
The new Visibility Estimation through Image Analytics (VEIA) algorithm uses existing FAA weather cameras to provide visibility estimates based on an automated comparison of current conditions to clear day images. This provides pilots with an easy-to-use online planning tool incorporating real-time visual information to mitigate the effects of weather, according to FAA officials.