“The strength and tenacity of the general aviation industry has provided a strong foundation for the industry to rebound from pandemic-related setbacks with a powerful showing in 2021,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA President and CEO. “Total aircraft shipments are converging on figures that were seen before the outset of the pandemic.”
Pilots
New scholarship honors the legacy of Jacquie Warda
Ladies Love Taildraggers have created a new tailwheel endorsement scholarship to honor airshow pilot and mentor Jacquie Warda, who passed away in January 2022. Applications are due April 15, 2022, for the $2,000 scholarship.
Catastrophic engine failure on first flight since overhaul
I feel the mechanic created this situation by not performing the overhaul in a timely manner. He would work for a few hours, leave the hangar and not get back to the job for days or weeks. This caused him to lose track as to where he was in the overhaul process, and consequently, miss a very important step.
Picture of the Day: Taxi on ice
Lincoln Benedict submitted this photo and note: “A group taxi back on a busy day at the Alton Bay Ice Runway in New Hampshire.”
Top-selling LSA in 2021
Zenith once again tops the list of best-selling light-sport aircraft, with Rans No. 2 in homebuilt aircraft. Van’s RV-12 took the top spot as the #1 fully-built LSA.
Plans to close KHTO delayed
“We are encouraged by the town’s willingness to delay and to remain engaged with aviation stakeholders on shaping the future of KHTO,” said Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director for airports and ground infrastructure. “That said, NBAA remains very concerned about the flawed plan to close KHTO and reopen a new airport.”
Business aviation steps up to support Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame
NetJets and FlightSafety International have given grants totaling $225,000 towards the Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Learning Center, unlocking a matching state grant of $550,000.
Sporty’s slates free webinars
The free webinar cover a variety of topics, from Garmin avionics to home flight simulators.
Picture of the Day: Share the experience
Clint Gosch submitted this photo and note: “Evening flight with a friend, his first flight in a light aircraft was in my handcrafted plans-built CH750 STOL…Brave man indeed!”