The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.
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Picture of the Day: Cessna sunset
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A very cool Cessna 150 during a beautiful sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Does DEI have a place in aviation?
It’s time for us to put our individual anger and bitterness behind us. The talent pool of folks who are finding their way into aviation is growing. Some of these new entrants look familiar, some look different. It makes no difference. If they can meet the training requirements, gain the experience, and show proficiency in their chosen field, they deserve a green light from those of us who came before. More than that, they deserve our acceptance and encouragement.
Grant awarded to OR8
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has awarded a grant to help maintain Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) in Oregon.
EAA issues guide for those wanting to comment on LSA proposal
EAA has been promoting the MOSAIC concept for a decade as a natural evolution in the safe flying history demonstrated by sport pilots and light-sport aircraft over the past 20 years. MOSAIC would replace the current arbitrary gross weight limit in favor of performance standards and would allow thousands of sport pilots to continue flying familiar aircraft. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2024.
MT-Propeller receives STC for Cessna 182s
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for its three-blade propeller on the Cessna 182H, J, K, L, M, P, Q, F182P, and F182Q powered by the Continental IO-550-D engine.
Solo student cuts off another training flight
Aircraft Y cut me off in the pattern while I was on downwind. I believe we missed hitting each other by about 500 feet horizontally.
Picture of the Day: Comparing costs
James Weibe sent in this photo and note: “That’s my Sonex in the foreground and a business jet at Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO) in Wichita. Nice contrast! I figure that the operating costs on the bizjet for two hours are roughly equal to the entire purchase cost of my airplane.”
A December to Remember Aviation Log
When long-time pilot and General Aviation News writer Bill Walker decided to keep a log to document how aviation affects his life, he learned some very valuable lessons.