Gary Lanthrum sent in these three photos, with a note: “The shots are of a picnic flight by three Maules from Port Townsend (0S9) to Skykomish State Airport (S88) in the Cascade Mountains in Washington state for a picnic. We were outside and able to stay more than 6 feet apart during lunch and yet […]
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Looks like we picked the wrong year for our airport’s 50th anniversary
You only get one chance at a 50th anniversary, and we were going to do it right.
Georgia’s Creighton Island airfield now has runway cameras
A weather station has also been installed at the private airstrip, which requires permission to land.
Sport Air Racing League cancels 2020 season
Some races may still be held as “fly for fun” events.
Raffle tickets still available to win a flight in a P-51
Tickets, which are $20 each, will be sold through Sept. 21 at noon EDT.
Distracted pilot hits foliage on side of runway
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway.
Picture of the Day: A flight with my great-granddaughter
Bob Bement submitted this photo and note: “How many times does a great-granddad get to give his great-granddaughter a ride in his airplane? Hayley Livingston gets to go flying with Bob Bement in his 182B in the Portland, Oregon, area.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can […]
WINGS: A pilot protection program
99% of general aviation accidents are by pilots who don’t participate in the WINGS program.
Country singer and airshow star named You Can Fly Champions
Michael Goulian and Dierks Bentley have been tapped to inspire people of all walks of life to enjoy flying as much as they do.