First held in 1981, the California International Airshow Salinas has raised more than $8 million for local charities, and had an economic impact of about $4.4 million for Salinas Municipal Airport.
Pilots
Video: IFR tips from an air traffic controller
Sporty’s recently posted a video chock full of tips from a veteran air traffic controller for pilots flying IFR.
The National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2023
Latest class includes two iconic history-making pilots, two groundbreakers in aviation policy, and two astronauts.
Picture of the Day: Flying is freedom
Mary Wich submitted this photo and note: “When I saw this wheelchair at the tie-down, and the airplane gone, it was an almost indescribable feeling we can all relate to. Photographed on Jan. 27, 2023, at Lincoln Regional Airport (KLHM) in California.”
Top 10 best-selling rotorcraft in 2022
According to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, piston helicopter deliveries increased 7.2% in 2022, with 194 delivered, while civil-commercial turbine helicopter deliveries increased 7.6% to 682.
Video provides early analysis of Winter Haven mid-air collision
On March 7, 2023, a Piper Warrior and a Piper J-3 Cub on floats collided over Lake Hartridge, just east of Winter Haven Regional Airport (KGIF) in Winter Haven, Florida. Sadly, all four people on board the airplanes perished in the accident.
Family of pioneering pilot donates artifacts to the Museum of Women Pilots
The family of Marvel Crosson, one of the earliest female pilots, donated several of her aviation artifacts to The Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots in Oklahoma March 10, 2023.
Drone Safety Day returns in April
Slated for April 29, 2023, Drone Safety Day is designed to educate drone pilots about the importance of flying safely.
Narrow grass airstrip and distracted pilot a bad combination
Our left main tire dropped into a ditch on the left side of the (narrow) runway, which dropped the left wingtip low enough that it caught on a fence post, pulling the plane around into the fence. The propeller struck the fence, coming to a stop after becoming entangled in the barbed wire fence.