Ray Thomas submitted this photo and note: “My son landing at Lake Hood in Anchorage after completing a successful check ride for SES in the family Cessna 180 Amphib.”
General Aviation
Whisper quietly sneaks into the USA
Expect to see the Whisper in the U.S. by April 2021.
New home for Thunderbird
The B-17 will stay in Texas, finding a new home at the Mid America Flight Museum.
Sporty’s Foundation spreads Christmas cheer with surprise scholarships
The surprise scholarships add to the more than $150,000 the foundation gave in 2020 to grow aviation.
Fort Worth Jet & Associates takes off at Meacham International Airport
The company provides professional services to those buying new aircraft.
Student’s first solo bends 172
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Pictures of the Day: Merry Christmas
Gerald Griggs submitted these photos and a note: “Living on a residential grass runway, I decided to pull my Aeronca K out of the hangar and move it to the front yard as Christmas decoration. I tied the airplane down securely then applied decorations to the yard, including lights for the airplane. A few days later, right on schedule, came a beautiful snow creating this wonderful photo opportunity. Merry Christmas to all.”
FAA grants Santa Claus special flight permissions
“Let’s face it, 2020 was a difficult year and we all could use some special holiday cheer that only Santa can deliver.”
Work begins on alternative method to comply with Superior Air Parts crankshaft AD
The Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) would allow aircraft owners impacted by the crankshaft AD to comply “at a significantly lower cost without impacting the engine’s or aircraft’s safety.”