Jerry “Widget” Morris sent in this photo with a note: “This is a photo I took departing my home base, St Simons Island Airport (KSSI) in Georgia. I heard a friend of mine taking off in his 1964 Beech H18 and called him to see if I could join up. I found him about 15 miles west of KSSI motoring along at 1,500 feet. Pure nostalgia.”
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New situational awareness systems installed at KIND and KAUS
The uAvionix systems employ the company’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) service called FlightLine, which provides controllers with “real-time, precise depictions of aircraft and vehicles on the airport surface, thereby improving situational awareness and reducing the risk of runway incursions,” according to company officials.
Aviation Job Fair returns to AirVenture
JSfirm.com and EAA will host a week-long Job Fair during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
ASA unveils new line of flight bags
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has introduced its AirClassics Crew Pack and Crew Trip Bag.
Pictures of the Day: View from a Malibu
Rick Tutt submitted these photos and note: “Crater Lake National Park and Mount Shasta as seen from the pilot seat in a Piper Malibu at 14,500 feet MSL.”
Skyfest returns to Spokane’s Fairchild Air Force Base
Once every two years the bastion of Fairchild Air Force Base swings open its gates and welcomes the residents of Spokane, Washington, and the Inland Empire to come on base for a weekend of displays and flying known as Skyfest.
Flying away from fear
Axios Tampa Bay recently posted a cool story about the “Mooney Anomaly,” an effort between artist Matt Kress and pilot Liam Hawkins to conquer their fears, as well as inspire others to follow their dreams.
Texas university set to launch new aviation program
Texas State University has partnered with Coast Flight Training, the city of San Marcos, and Texas Aviation Partners to launch a new Aviation Science degree program.
Audio Authority unveils White Lightning SmartGPU
Designed for a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from piston-powered to mid-size business jets, the SmartGPU will make its public debut on the new Piper M700 Fury at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.