Crownair Aviation, an FBO at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) is now selling Swift Fuel’s 94-octane unleaded aviation gasoline.
Saft introduces 28V lithium-ion battery for aviation
The 28-volt (V) lithium-ion battery stores over twice the energy in the same weight and one and a half times the energy in the same volume than a lead acid battery, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: USS Yorktown
William Peters submitted this photo and note: “The USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Charleston, S.C., as seen while flying by in a Cessna 150.”
New video reveals the thrill of flying in Alaska
“The kind of flying we’re doing here isn’t something you learn in books. Each flight brings new challenges and it gets a little less scary every time, so it quickly becomes addictive to keep pushing that edge,” says Andrew Esola.
AéroRun takes off: 1,200 participants race in support of aviation
Aviation Sans Frontières, a Paris-based NGO using aircraft and volunteers to support humanitarian needs around the world, held its first AéroRun solidarity event, a race around the runways of the airport.
ASA updates Guide to the Flight Review
The ninth edition, which reflects the latest FAA procedures and regulations, covers pilot privileges and limitations, aircraft maintenance, drone operations, weather, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, navigation, communications, regulations, airspace, airport operations, risk management, system operations and malfunctions, human factors, and more.
Picture of the Day: Mountain fire
Art Friedman submitted this photo and note: “Watching as the ‘mountain’ fire burns the ridge to the south of Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) in California and just across the river.”
New terminal in the works at KFFT
A $1 million FAA grant will be used to build a new terminal at Capital City Airport (KFFT), which will meet the needs of a variety of users, including general aviation pilots, businesses, state officials, and emergency responders, according to state aviation officials.
Applications now open for 2025 EAA aviation scholarships
The flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply closes on March 1, 2025.