Kris Lake submitted this photo and note: “Looking southeast from the ramp at Wasilla Airport (PAWS), Pioneer and Gold Star Peaks and the Chugach Mountains still hold winter snow, while snow is gone here and GA flying is increasing by the day.”
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Fees for thee, but not for me?
A Montana state bill, if signed into law, will establish a line of who can, and can’t, be charged airport usage fees generated using ADS-B.
FAA orders California county to reverse 100LL ban
In its ruling on March 24, 2025, the director of the FAA Office of Airports Compliance and Management Analysis ordered the county take three corrective actions.
Aviation Innovation Center in the works at KLVK
The proposed Aviation Innovation Center will serve as a hub for the assessment of novel aviation and advanced air mobility technologies, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, providing startups and established companies with the resources and infrastructure needed to develop, test, and deploy clean and quiet aviation solutions, according to city officials.
The ultimate tie-down test: Which knot will keep your airplane secure?
Starting an impassioned conversation among a group of pilots isn’t too difficult. Just ask about a known controversial topic, toss it out into a group of pilots standing around, then just sit down and listen. One of my favorites to debate: What is the best knot to tie down your aircraft?
New aviation education center at KYNG secures final funding
The Western Reserve Port Authority has secured the final funding to launch an aviation education center at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (KYNG).
Picture of the Day: Setting sun
Matt Smith submitted this photo and note: “The sun setting on Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
S.C. Breakfast Club returns to KMAO
Approximately 25 aircraft and more than 60 individuals turned out for the Feb. 23 pancake and sausage breakfast organized by KMAO Airport Director Charles Taylor and KMAO pilots and friends of the airport.
Picture of the Day: Colorful aircraft
Dan Oliver submitted this photo and note: “Four different colored airplanes all in one shot. Taken at Clermont County Airport (I69) in Batavia, Ohio.”