One of the most emotional and poignant moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh returns in 2023 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 28 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans.
General Aviation
Detached propeller control cable changes focus of instrument proficiency check flight
Knowing that the propeller governor had been overhauled during the annual inspection the previous month, I suspected a failure of the governor.
Picture of the Day: Lone Kitfox
Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, submitted this photo and note: “A lone Kitfox sits among the wildflowers in summer 2022 at the Recreational Aviation Foundation’s Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana.”
Top 10 best-selling turboprops in 2022
The list of top 10 best-selling turboprop airplanes in 2022 is similar to the top 10 list in 2021, with the Pilatus PC-12 once again taking the top spot, while Air Tractor claims four spots on the list.
Task-based experimental flight test guidelines published
The task-based Phase I flight testing program is an alternative to the standard 25 or 40-hour flight testing requirement for amateur-built aircraft, replacing the hours-based test period with a list of tasks to complete, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Applications open for flyGIRL scholarship
Deadline for student pilots to apply for the $5,000 scholarship is April 1, 2023.
F. Atlee Dodge takes over Wipaire’s ski line
Wipaire recently sold Federal Fluidyne Skis to F. Atlee Dodge in Anchorage, Alaska.
Hand propping procedure goes awry
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Vipers
Ralph Lacomba submitted this photo and note: “F-16s in Columbia, S.C., depart on a sunset sortie. They are based at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C., but temporarily in Columbia.”