The new gallery will explore how World War II transformed aviation and warfare and inaugurated a new era in military aviation, according to museum officials. The gallery will open with a carrier war section featuring the Grumman FM-1 Wildcat. The North American P-51D Mustang and the Messerschmitt Bf 109G are among the other rare fighter aircraft that will be featured.
General Aviation
National Aviation Hall of Fame cancels 2021 enshrinement ceremony
Travel concerns, as well as concerns for an aviation industry still recovering, led officials to cancel a ceremony for 2021. But officials promise the enshrinement of the Class of 2022 will go forward.
High-density altitude conditions contribute to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines.
They didn’t teach me that
On his student pilot cross-country flight, Eric realized he needed fuel. But he was at a non-towered field where his only option was a self-serve fuel farm. Having never pumped his own fuel before, this presented a bit of an issue. It’s a question many a flight student might find themselves asking — how do you fuel an airplane?
A return to normal
After deciding to switch to a drive-in format for the annual airshow, officials with the Dayton Air Show are returning to normal as Ohio lifts its pandemic restrictions on June 2.
Top 10 weather apps for pilots
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New CEO for Citation Jet Pilots Association
Trent Corcia joins the association after a decade with FlightSafety Interational.
Pilot dies when plane mysteriously crashes
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
Picture of the Day: Fire in the sky
Justin Miller submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 177 Cardinal looking into the sunset at Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) in New Mexico.”