A new video on YouTube posted by Justin Falls depicts a recent flight with Johnny Ragland, a sport pilot who also happens to be paraplegic. The two men both earned their sport pilot tickets through scholarships with Able Flight.
General Aviation
Seaplanes make their debut in 2022 earthquake drill
The Thunder Run earthquake drill in the Pacific Northwest on June 18, 2022, featured a first: It was the first time a seaplane participated in the annual drill to prepare for a devastating earthquake.
LSA expo veteran joins SUN ‘n FUN team
Jana Filip, well-known in the aviation community for her work with the U.S Sport Aviation Expo and the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, has joined the SUN ‘n FUN team as Business Development Manager.
Student pilot and passenger seriously injured when plane crashes due to fuel exhaustion
The student pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Happy Fourth of July
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “Flying the flag over Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho for the 4th of July.”
The kids outside the fence: Tango Thirty One Aero Clube
Started by a star of “Airplane Repo,” the Tango 31 Aero Clube in McKinney, Texas, is bringing kids inside the airport fence to learn how to fly and work on airplanes.
Get two chances to win a Cessna
Flying Wings of Louisiana, a non-profit organization that provides transportation for cancer patients in general aviation aircraft, is offering two airplanes as prizes in its annual raffle.
4W0 expected to open in July
Later than usual.
Air Plains debuts instrument panel kit for 172XPs
The Advanced Instrument Panel Kit — the 172XPα — is targeted to Cessna 172 owners either planning to upgrade with Air Plains’ 180-hp STC, or for the more than 2,500 172XP upgrades already in operation.