The success of the first program “has paved the way for future programs to be planned,” said museum officials, who added they hope “that more young girls will be inspired to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.”
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Skyway Center opens at KSQL
The 50,000-square-foot complex includes nine hangars, ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to nearly 10,000 square feet; office space; and an aviation members only private lounge.
CFI and pilot wrestle plane onto runway
The Controller told us to follow the regional jet passing off to our left. I had concerns about wake turbulence so I advised my student to climb to get above the regional jet’s path before turning a right base for Runway 6.
Picture of the Day: Mirror sunrise
Raul Mairata submitted this photo and note: “Beautiful sunrise at Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) in New Mexico.”
Air show returns to Edwards after 13 years
What’s so special about this air show? For starters, it is the only air show in the United States where supersonic speed is permitted. On the Saturday I attended, there were no less than four sonic booms during the day’s flying!
6,500 Power Flow tuned exhaust systems and counting…
Power Flow Systems hit a milestone in early 2023: Delivering 6,500 systems since the first tuned exhaust system was shipped in 1999.
GA Awards reveals 2023 national winners
The awards for flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAASTeam representative of the year will be presented by the FAA at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
SkyWatch launches online aircraft owner insurance platform
The new platform allows general aviation aircraft owners to get a customized insurance policy online in a matter of minutes, with no need for a middleman.
Contaminated fuel brings down C150
The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.