Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “Karyn King took this photo at the Auburn, Washington, airport, during the Cascade Warbirds 2025 Fly Day of Dave Desmon’s Navion, with Mt. Rainier in the background. Dave took Captain Dick Nelms, 102 years old, a B-17 World War II pilot for a ride and Captain Dick piloted most of the flight! It was a great day to fly.”
General Aviation
New weather observation system debuts in Alaska
A team of former FAA officials have created the Montis Weather Observation System (MWOS), which they describe as a “tool that goes beyond mere weather observations, offering a multifaceted approach to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities. It provides 360° camera images, an extensive array of weather sensor data, ADS-B tracking data, and a suite of analytics.”
Poor planning, inadequate training cited as main reasons for loss of control accidents
The study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Air Transportation, “is the first rigorous survey to ask surviving pilots why they experienced inflight loss of control and document the human factors that led to the incidents,” university officials said, adding nearly 200 pilots completed the survey.
Air Race Classic winners named
“In keeping with the 96-year rich history of women’s air racing and the 48th race of its kind, the pilots of this year’s Air Race Classic were met with challenges surrounding weather, decision-making, aircraft performance, and strategy,” officials noted.
Museum plans classic car show
All proceeds from the annual car show benefit the non-profit Aviation Museum of N.H.
One runway, two airplanes
Looking at the opposite end of the runway as we are touching down, we see Aircraft Y on short final for the opposite runway.
Picture of the Day: Majestic
Rick Tutt submitted this photo and note: “Mount Saint Helens looking from east to west. Photo take June 6, 2025, at noon from a Piper Malibu at 12,500 feet on a sunny day.”
Son solos in same Cub as dad, 34 years later
A first solo on his 16th birthday, in the same plane Dad soloed on his 16th birthday. And behind the scenes, four instructors and a little help from Mother Nature.
GA comes to aid of victims of Texas floods
General aviation pilots are helping to rush critically needed supplies to those affected by the catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country.