“It was another epic event with more than 140 aircraft and more than 800 guests from Japan, California, Maine, Florida, Texas, and many more of our states across the nation,” said Jody Curtis, the museum’s executive vice president.
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Van’s suspends business as usual while dealing with ‘serious cash flow issues’
“During this period, shipments will be delayed, kit orders will not be processed, and refunds will not be issued. We will be unable to conduct factory tours and demo flights.”
New blog from Rich Stowell debuts
With a focus on stick and rudder issues, posts are geared toward flight instructors and low-time VFR pilots, according to Stowell.
Alpha Aviation introduces rear seat shoulder harness kits
Eligible models range from Cessna 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, and 210, to Piper PA-28 and PA-44 aircraft.
Fuel exhaustion bends Piper
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots mismanagement of fuel.
Picture of the Day: Cadet glider flights
Douglas Dutton submitted this photo and note: “Evening glider flights at the Civil Air Patrol’s North Central Region Glider Flight Academy in Yoder, Kansas.”
Warm weather welcomes San Francisco Fleet Week crowds
A brief heat wave provided unseasonably warm conditions for the expected 1 million spectators gathered in San Francisco to enjoy the 2023 Fleet Week festivities and watch the weekend air show that is the highlight of the event.
Video: A good old-fashioned fly-in
Just posted to YouTube is a short video with highlights from Ranger Airfield’s 16th Old School Fly-In & Airshow.
Partnership aims to enhance safety in flight training
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has partnered with MyGoFlight|Flight Flix, a designer and manufacturer of aviator flight gear, including inflight camera equipment to offer discounts on inflight cameras to CFIs.