The 99s will gather in Charleston, S.C., July 6-10, 2022, for their annual conference.
Aircraft
Picture of the Day: A well-traveled Cub
Star Novak sent in this photo with a note: “I spotted this well-traveled Cub in a hangar at Gardner Municipal Airport (K34) in Kansas. I bet this pilot would have some interesting stories to recount over a cold beer! “
The burden of opinion
Opinions are unique, totally dependent on the perspective of the individual, and of limited value to the millions of other people wandering around in your corner of the world. Your opinion and your personal tastes are of no real consequence to them. Yet, an opinion, improperly put into action, could present a risk to the safety and welfare of others.
Work begins on new Tennessee general aviation airport
The state has appropriated $11 million in its fiscal 2023 budget to buy the land in Oak Ridge for the new airport, which is expected to open in 2025.
GA advocates go to court to stop East Hampton Airport closure
General aviation advocates file two motions in court to stop the planned closure of East Hampton Airport on May 17, 2022, and its conversion to a private-use airport that would require prior permission to land.
Why I Fly photo contest launches
“Every volunteer pilot has a ‘why’ for doing what they do,” says Kristinia Luke, executive director for the Air Care Alliance. “This contest is a fun way to promote volunteer flying and encourage pilot volunteerism by highlighting some truly inspiring reasons to volunteer.”
Picture of the Day: Zodiac over Wisconsin
Patrick Hoyt submitted this photo and note: “Flying my homebuilt Zenith Zodiac over Wisconsin fields.”
New four-stoke engine introduced for LSA
At SUN ‘n FUN 2022 Air-Tech’s Ken Borne fired the new Aero engine up for journalists and prospective buyers, but they haven’t flown the engine on any of their aircraft yet. I’ll be looking for news at Oshkosh 2022 about how well that engine performed and whether it could sweep through the thousands of Quicksilvers flying.
FAA offers spring training for general aviation pilots
The free workshop, designed to get general aviation pilots ready for the busy spring and summer flying season, also offers WINGS credit.