According to Sporty’s officials, the new kit provides tie-down components for paved facilities and backcountry grass strips.
Aviation News
Pilot with get-there-itis crashes his newly purchased airplane
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane in which he had no experience in strong, gusting wind, which resulted his failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Solitude at sunset
Jerry “Widget” Morris submitted this photo and note: “I was returning to St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI) in Georgia in my RV-8 at sunset and was taking photos. I noticed that with the low light my iPhone settings were not freezing the prop. Tried this shot straight forward and it was almost as good as the actual view. I still am amazed at what general aviation allows us to do and see — 56 years actively flying and still appreciate every flight.”
Maybe just stay home
Maybe some people should just stay home. And maybe those of us who love to fly should let them. No shame. No animosity. Aviation isn’t for everyone. That sounds like blasphemy, I know. But it’s true — very much so.
Efforts to stop 100LL sales in California thwarted
A judge has issued a tentative ruling denying efforts by the Center for Environmental Health to enforce a decade-old deal with California FBOs to stop selling 100LL when an “commercially available” unleaded avgas was on the market.
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).
Modern Aviation takes over FBO at KCLT
Following a competitive Request for Proposal issued by the city of Charlotte, Modern Aviation was selected as the winning bidder of a 20-year management services contract in January 2025. It replaces Wilson Air Center, which has been at Charlotte Douglas for the past 20 years.
Cessna 172 vs Chinook helicopter
There is no scenario where a Cessna 172 wins against the wake turbulence of a Chinook and that if it had been a student pilot or if I hadn’t reacted as quickly, someone could have died.
Picture of the Day: Setting sun
Matt Smith submitted this photo and note: “The sun setting on Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”