Close to 100 women pilots took to the skies for the 49th annual Air Race Classic, an ultimate cross-country flying adventure spanning 2,400 nautical miles.
General Aviation
Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh this July, bringing together more than 50 industry leaders to discuss the future of advanced air mobility.
ALSIM Introduces LSA Sim
Powered by a flight model using the Rotax 912 engine, the AL3X reflects the performance and handling characteristics found across a broad range of modern LSA platforms, including the Tecnam P-Mentor, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Sling, Bristell, Van’s RV series, and Evektor Harmony.
Wichita Aero Club Names New Executive Director
The Wichita Aero Club has named Ashley Bowen Cook as its new executive director. A longtime advocate for the aviation community and the organization’s first female board chair, Cook will lead the club into its next chapter.
Muscle Spasm Leads to Cessna 180 Pilot’s Loss of Control
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a muscle spasm.
Picture of the Day: Flying By Mount Marcus Baker In a C172
Marshall Severson submitted this photo and note: “Flying by Mount Marcus Baker in South Central Alaska in a Cessna 172 at 10,000 feet.”
Questions From The Cockpit: Why Are They Called Wig-Wag Lights?
Curtis, a student pilot in Arizona, writes: On a training flight yesterday I saw an airplane coming in to land that had landing lights on the wings that were alternately flashing off and on. My CFI said that it was a “wig-wag” system. Such a funny name. I’m wondering where it came from.
New Free App Helps You Navigate AirVenture
Maximize your EAA AirVenture Oshkosh experience with the new free AWEROK app. Designed by a pilot, the app offers a live GPS map, personalized event recommendations, and a schedule to help you spend less time planning and more time enjoying the show.
Garmin Introduces AXIS Flight Displays For Piston Aircraft
Garmin has introduced its new AXIS flight displays, which combine an IFR GPS, NAV/COMM, and audio panel into a single touchscreen interface for certified, experimental, and Light Sport Aircraft.