“I committed then to never allow this history to be lost to future generations.”
Aviation News
Pavement at Washington airports deteriorating
The rate of deterioration is concerning, state officials say.
Get gleaming metal without the elbow grease
The polish removes oxidation, tarnish, surface rust, oil, and water spots.
Pilot crashes after fuel tank sucked dry
Probable cause: The pilot’s in-flight fuel mismanagement and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to land on the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Picture of the Day: Late afternoon @ 7S9
Dale Weir submitted the following photo and note: “A Consolidated Husky Junior (Fleet Model 1) departing Lenhardt’s Air Park in Hubbard, Oregon, to enjoy the last hour of daylight in the Willamette Valley. Photo by Jim Dodge. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]
Seaplane-A-Palooza prepares for takeoff
Seaplane-A-Palooza will feature exhibitors, flying contests, seaplane bingo, and a seaplane beauty contest.
EAA’s Spirit of Aviation to travel the U.S. in 2019
The 53-foot traveling exhibit is “fun, it’s discovery, and it’s a fantastic introduction to the world of flight,” EAA officials say.
Quest Aircraft appoints new dealer for South Central United States
American Kodiak is led by Fort Worth, Texas, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado rancher and real estate developer Gregory L. Brown.
ACR Electronics introduces Next-Gen ResQLink PLB
All new design changes were suggested by members of the ACR Electronics SurvivorClub free beacon replacement program.