Dale Weir submitted this photo and note: “Had company for an evening flight in my Cub at Norman Grier Field Airport (S36) in Kent, Washington.”
Applications open for Flying Musicians Association scholarships
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is now taking applications for two scholarships: The FMA Solo Learn to Fly program and the FMA Swing Wing scholarship to the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
Picture of the Day: Flying over Denver at night
Brandon Lincoln submitted this photo and note: “Flying out of Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) over Denver.”
The first flight after maintenance
Flying has always had its dangers — and one of the biggest dangers is flying an aircraft the first time after maintenance has been done to it.
New AOPA president named
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Darren Pleasance to serve as its new president and chief executive officer, beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Tickets now available for Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony
The Hall of Fame honors Kentuckians who have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace, and this year’s event will recognize three individuals whose achievements have shaped the industry.
Picture of the Day: Taxiing Goose
Rob Stapleton sent in this photo with a note: “A 1943 G21A Grumman Goose piloted by Burke Meese, with co-pilot Steve Panone, during a high speed taxi at Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska, at the Alaska Aviation Museum’s members picnic Aug. 22, 2024. The aircraft is on exhibit at the museum and does fly-bys on special occasions from its ramp on the south shore of Lake Hood.”
Safety at Oregon’s Rager Airstrip boosted with help from volunteers
A collaboration was formed for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to provide a windsock, picnic table, and fire ring, and volunteers will maintain the airstrip and camping area, while the Forest Service manages noxious weeds and livestock incursions.
New book profiles an aviation pioneer
“Whispering Duke Schiller — The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation,” written by Tom Douglas, tells the story of Clarence Alvin (Duke) Schiller, who was born in Onawa, Iowa, in 1899 and lived most of his short but action-packed life switching between Canadian and U.S. residences, depending on where his peripatetic flying career took him.