Tom Sharpe submitted the following photo and note: “My daughter Megan on her first ride in my RV-8A. We were flying over the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Her first flying experiences began when she would fly with me in a C-120 or 172 or DC-3 when she was 3 years old. She has flown with me in many different airplanes over the years, including a trip to Rome with me on the AB-330. Always my favorite passenger. She has always loved flying and pursued flying as a student until she decided on another career path.”
General Aviation
Aren’t all engine oils mineral oils?
Only — and I do mean only — use oils that meet the Mil/SAE specs recommended.
Piper Pilot 100 certified
“Flight schools now have an option for a factory new, robust trainer that is priced under $300,000.”
Popular Science names Garmin’s Autoland as one of 2020’s greatest innovations
By the end of 2020, Garmin expects more than 100 fielded aircraft to feature Autoland.
New FBO opens at KDTO
The FBO began operations at the airport in September in an existing MRO facility. US Trinity Aviation officials invested $300,000 to add a passenger lobby and additional restrooms.
Pilot ground loops while training for tailwheel endorsement
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop, and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot.
Picture of the Day: Flying into the sunset
James Mondik submitted the following photo and note: “Flying into the sunset.”
Holiday Flying Festival to become annual event
About 7,500 people attended the event, which raised $100,000 for the Aerospace Center for Excellence.
World War II combat pilot celebrates 102nd birthday at Solberg Airport
He was the first to fly the first B-29 accepted by the U.S. Army Air Corps after it was delivered to the U.S. Air Corps 40th Bomb Group in Pratt, Kansas.