Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Scott Johnson’s Aeronca O-58D heads this Aeronca lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Questions from the Cockpit: A Christmas quandary
Nancy, a student pilot in Florida, writes: Over airport pancakes and discussion of holiday plans, Ol’ Saint Nick’s airport came up, and my friends and I began to banter about the location of the North Pole Airport and what its GPS location would be. I thought it should be 0° North latitude, by 0° longitude…but then I realized that I don’t know if zero longitude is west or east. To top off all that confusion, Google says the North Pole is at 90° north, 135° west! What gives?
STEM Flights and EAA join forces
Under the new agreement, STEM Flights students will have the opportunity to enroll in AeroEducate programs, and qualifying AeroEducate students will have the opportunity to take a flight with STEM Flights.
Jamail Larkins named new Corporate Angel Network ambassador
Since 1981, Corporate Angel Network has arranged more than 69,000 cancer patient flights, utilizing empty seats on corporate aircraft. These flights enable patients to access treatment centers across the country, alleviating the financial and logistical burdens often associated with medical care, officials explained.
Banyan Pilot Shop acquires Dare to FLY fashion
Dare to FLY Fashion launched in late 2015 after pilot Jen Toplak created her Chicks FLY T-shirt for the International Organization of Women Pilots, raising funds for aviation scholarships. The collection has grown to include shirts, hats, and accessories.
Twin crashes after running out of fuel
The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Only the Skywagons
Jeff DeFreest sent in this photo with a note: “The three Skywagons at Murphy’s Pullout (8K9) are the only planes left on the ramp as the first snow came to Ketchikan, Alaska, in 2024.”
For the love of aeronautical surf n’ turf
Like many pilots who have had the opportunity to fly a wide assortment of airplanes, I’m occasionally asked, “what’s your favorite airplane?”
New FAA rule requires U.S. agent for pilots with foreign addresses
The previous process of serving documents internationally often led to significant delays, potentially compromising safety, as individuals might unknowingly continue operating under suspended or revoked certificates, officials noted.