Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations in the West Virginia Wing offer gorgeous sights all day long at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
General Aviation
The bottom line on airport finances
Some pilots share a misconception of airport finances. Comments run along the lines of “Why should I be charged for that? The government funds airports, doesn’t it?” Well, yes and no.
FAA expands ATC training pipeline
The FAA has partnered with Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma to launch the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), aimed at expanding the air traffic controller training pipeline.
ASA president receives W.W. Estridge Award
Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee.
Champion crashes after headset obstructs controls
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.
Picture of the Day: UH60 fly-by
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Used a slower shutter speed to pan and show the motion and speed of this UH60 helicopter at the Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Not your father’s electrical system
It is interesting how electrical systems have changed over the 100-plus years of flight, and especially in recent times. It’s something for traditionally-trained pilots to think about when stepping into newer airplanes, because even today’s Cessna 172, well, it isn’t your father’s Cessna 172.
Ninth Touchdown Autorotation Contest crowns winner
First place was awarded to Eli Vossler from Leading Edge Flight Academy in Bend, Oregon. Second and third place were Jerry Trimble Helicopters instructors Isaac Groves and Kolton Merritt.
Yingling Aviation acquires Bevan Aviation
Bevan Aviation is an aircraft maintenance provider based at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT).