To complement the Lyon Air Museum’s newest exhibit, Santa Ana Drags and Beyond: America’s First Official Drag Strip, the museum will host Hot Rods on the Tarmac July 22, 2023.
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Crash caused by nail in Piper’s tire from pilot’s hangar
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.
Picture of the Day: End of a great day
Roger Montambo submitted this photo and note: “Our J-3 Cub put away for the day at Lake Norman Airpark (14A) in Mooresville, North Carolina. The Cub has been in our family since July 1951.”
To edify
The English language is tough, but communication is key to safe flying.
Video captures scenes from the Moses Lake Air Show
Including the debut of a refurbished deHavilland Vampire jet fighter.
Advocates save KGBR
A effort led by local community supporters and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) led to Walter J Koladza Airport (KGBR) in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, earning a “special permit” to continue operating from town officials.
Women in Aviation launches mentor program
Designed to connect aspiring WAI members with seasoned aviation professionals, Mentor Connect “aims to foster meaningful mentorship relationships that will empower and support women in achieving their aviation career goals across all segments of the aviation industry,” such as maintenance, engineering, flight deck professions, and more, WAI officials said.
Quest for $100 hamburger goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the hangar
Gary Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a day of giving rides at Evansville, Indiana, the Ford Tri-Motor is ready to taxi back to the hangar.”