Ready 4 Duty’s 12-week, 12,000-mile Navy to Victory Tour, which runs from April through July, includes appearances at over a dozen aviation and ceremonial events across the southern and eastern U.S., Iceland, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands.
General Aviation
Deadline approaches to apply for Cascade Warbirds scholarships
Deadline to apply is Feb. 24, 2025. Students are expected to begin ground school in April 2025.
Sorry guys…
The Citation pilot radioed that they were going to line up and wait, then said “sorry guys” over the radio.
Picture of the Day: That’s All Brother
Claire Parr submitted this photo and note: “Photograph taken by me on June 4, 2024, from “Placid Lassie” flying in formation over the Normandy beaches.”
Human Factors: Planes, trains, and…
What lessons can we learn from a pilot who hits a train while taking off from a grass airstrip?
Minnesota seeks input on future of electric aviation
Information collected from the Minnesota Electric Aviation Network (MEAN) Study will help government officials identify the airports in the state that are suitable to support electric aircraft operations, according to officials.
Volunteer GA pilots fly endangered gray wolves to Colorado for release
The mission, completed over three flights by volunteer pilots in a Pilatus PC-12, ensured the safe transport of the wolves and their handlers, according to Lighthawk officials. Upon arriving in Colorado, the wolves were transferred by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff for their reintroduction into the wild.
ATP Flight School to reopen Sarasota location
After closing due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the facility has been restored, according to company officials.
Pilot seriously injured when he tries to take off with damaged wing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with known damage to the wing and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff on rough terrain.