The CFI’s role is to teach. To demonstrate. To evaluate the performance of the individuals they work with. But that role also requires the CFI to encourage, support, congratulate, and celebrate each client’s successes, small though they may be.
Aircraft
High winds hamper crowds at Cactus Fly-In
High winds prohibited some planes from coming in to the 64th annual Cactus Fly-In and Hot Rod Show, held March 5, 2022, at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona, “yet dozens did show up along with several show cars,” says Glenn Brasch of AirportCourtesyCars.com and a frequent contributor of photographs to General Aviation News.
New flight ops team for Reno
The new flight operations team replaces Tony “Bear” Grady, who resigned to pursue political interests. The three members of the team are all long-time volunteers at the Reno Air Races.
uAvionix launches tailBeaconX trade-up program
Owners of a uAvionix skyBeacon, tailBeacon, or echoUAT can receive up to $1,200 trade-in credit towards a TSO certified tailBeaconX Mode S ADS-B transponder.
Picture of the Day: Runway 18 closed, proceed to alternate
Mike Haraseviat submitted this photo and note: “This pelican was trying to fly into Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, but forgot to check the NOTAMS. Perhaps the tower will let him circle to Runway 25.”
Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient now a private pilot
The Ray Aviation Scholarship provides $10,000 for the cost of flight instruction. The Ray Scholarship fund awards 100 of these scholarships each year to be given to a deserving young person through selected EAA chapters. Rosie’s award represents the third consecutive year EAA Chapter 534 has been able to award this scholarship.
Picture of the Day: A new pilot ready to go
Stephen Halter submitted this photo and note: “My grandson waiting for his first plane ride.”
Top 10 best-selling rotorcraft in 2021
The value of helicopter deliveries for 2021 was $3.7 billion, an increase of approximately 28%
Have questions about unleaded fuels?
Now on YouTube is the replay of a webinar that gives general aviation pilots and aircraft owners an update on unleaded aviation fuel.