Did you ever wonder what happens to pilots who bust a TFR and find themselves escorted by a military aircraft to the nearest airport? A pilot shares a tale of busting a Presidential TFR and dealing with the consequences.
A banner year for Young Eagles
Through the first 10 months of 2023, more Young Eagles have been flown than in all of 2022
Sheltair expanding hangars at KISM
Construction on the hangars is expected to be complete in summer 2024.
Cessna seat roller kits receive FAA nod
Seat Kit-1 is for use on all Cessna fully articulating seats, with two crank handles, while Seat Kit-2 for use on all Cessna standard or vertically adjustable seats, with one or no crank handles.
Picture of the Day: Beautiful day to fly into Mountauk!
Francis Koester submitted this photo and note: “Flying into Mountauk, New York, to replace a flat tire on a friend’s Warrior.”
Celebrating the anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight
On Dec. 17, 2023, the 120th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight will be celebrated at the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Save the Date: Reno 2024
While there won’t be any racing in Reno in 2024, there will be an air show.
Sherwin-Williams introduces single stage topcoat for GA airplanes
The polyester/urethane hybrid topcoat can be applied as an overall topcoat or used as stripes, delivering a colorful finish in multiple gloss levels, including an option to clearcoat, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Returning to TJIG
Pedro Rodriguez Flores submitted this photo and note: “N123PR, a Lancair ES upon returning to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (TJIG) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.”