“For over a year sports fans have been starved of live action due to the pandemic and so we’re thrilled to be in a position to stage this event and herald the return of air racing,” said race promoter Jeff Zaltman of the races, slated for Oct. 30-31 in San Angelo, Texas.
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First flights for Bearhawk Model B
Bearhawk Model Bs have taken flight in Idaho and California, while four of the new six-place model’s kits have been shipped.
Newest vaccine approved for pilots
Pilots who get the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must wait 48 hour before flying.
Student’s first solo ends in culvert
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Picture of the Day: Ski flying
Eric Dumigan submitted this photo and note: “Arjan Dekeyzer enjoying some winter flying in his 1941 Taylorcraft at Warren Field in Ontario, Canada.”
From inspiration to inertia
In all my years in aviation and for all the tens of thousands of pilots and mechanics I’ve met, I’ve never met a single person who said, “My life was going just great until I got into aviation. That’s when it all went to hell.”
COVID claims long-time aviation journalist
From helping to start The Southern Aviator to his decades of work at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Mike Collins was a true professional who went above and beyond to help the aviation industry flourish.
Colorado lawmakers form State GA Caucus
The new General Aviation Caucus was formed to educate legislators about the importance of general aviation to Colorado.
Hartzell Voyager Prop STC’d for Cessna 180/182/185/206 fleet
Designed for backcountry pilots, the Voyager propeller provides “premium performance with up to seven knots faster cruise speed, 10% better takeoff acceleration, an exceptional climb rate, and quieter flight,” according to company officials.