Steve Kennedy, a glider pilot with Red Wing Soaring Association at L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO) in Osceola, Wisconsin, writes: “Gliders readying for tow at Region 7 Glider Regatta at Albert Lea Airport (KAEL) in Minnesota, May 2024.”
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The Biggest Little Air Show 2024
Sunny skies and a sellout crowd were on hand for the 11th Biggest Little Air Show put on June 15, 2024, by the Hiller Aviation Museum in Northern California.
Celebrate National Aviation Day
The First Flight Society will hold a joint celebration of National Aviation Day with the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Aug. 19, 2024.
Words of wisdom from CFIs
The latest issue of FAA Safety focuses on aviation educators. Among the articles is one that caught my eye: “Words of Wisdom from Flight Instructors,” by Nicole Hartman and Rebekah Waters. What words of wisdom would you share?
Textron Aviation relocates parts stockroom in Alaska
From Fairbanks to Anchorage.
Misunderstanding leads to failed checkride
However, although the tower or involved traffic did not say anything to me, my DPE said what I did was not safe and he would have to fail me on my checkride. I agreed and was just surprised I had made such a silly yet vital mistake.
Picture of the Day: Sunny Day
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Civil Air Patrol aircraft lands at Grant County Airport in Petersburg, West Virginia, after taking two teachers on a Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) flight, earned after becoming Aerospace Education Members through CAP.”
Big distance and bigger fun
The Air Race Classic is all about flying the “perfect” cross-country.
Video: Moses Lake Air Show 2024
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video that captures the entire show, including a STOL competition, RC airplanes, air show performances, military might, and much more.