Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “On Lake Winnie in northern Minnesota on Aug. 18, 2024, with our 1979 Cessna 180K.”
Aircraft
One question, many answers
Asking technical experts the same question about exhaust valve recession problems with unleaded fuel and you’ll get a variety of answers — and each person is convinced they are right.
What are the costliest insurance claims in general aviation?
The findings may surprise you.
Registration opens for Touchdown Autorotation Contest
This will be Jerry Trimble’s last competition as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Why should I have all the fun?” he says.
AEROCOR expands into helicopter sales
The company’s initial focus will be on Robinson helicopters.
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a rainy day I caught a reflection of the Cessna 172 in a puddle.”
Supersonic soda for cola Concorde
One of the battles in the “cola wars” involved painting a Concorde supersonic transport in Pepsi colors.
Ninety-Nines receive $1 million bequest
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has received a $1 million bequest from the son of one of the founding members of the group.
New pilot academy launches in Chicago
The initiative is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for first officer positions with Atlas Air, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs, according to Spartan officials.