Zenith Aircraft’s Fly-In to Summer annual open house is set for Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the company’s newly expanded factory at Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in Mexico, Missouri.
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New leader for AOPA Air Safety Institute
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Mike Ginter, a general aviation advocate and retired Naval aviator, to head its Air Safety Institute.
ASA introduces new logbook covers
“A pilot’s logbook is an invaluable asset and should be protected — for the time already earned and the many flights ahead,” ASA officials said.
Boulder Airport Day celebrates community
“Our goal is to bring the airport to the Boulder community and bring the community to the airport. We’re happy to be showcasing what we do at the Boulder Airport, ” said Andrew McKenna, manager of the Journeys Aviation FBO and flight school at Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU).
Next video in Taming the Twin series released
“Taming the Twin: Single-Engine Operations examines the relationship between a multiengine airplane’s controllability and performance,” said ASI Vice President of Operations Paul Deres. “Controllability is paramount for safety during single-engine operations. Therefore, to safely fly a multiengine airplane, pilots must have a thorough understanding of how to maintain aircraft control if one engine fails.”
Aviation Summer Academy inspires the next generation
More than 20 high school seniors from eight states gathered at Saint Louis University’s hangar at St. Louis Downtown Airport the week of June 10, 2024, for the annual Aviation Summer Academy.
Digital clock for Learjets approved
Butler National Corporation has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of the CHRONOS digital clock, that includes USB-A and USB-C chargers, on Learjet Model 24, 24B/D/E/F, 25, 25B/C/D/F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A, C21A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, 55C, 60, and 60XR airplanes.
Pilot loses control on landing due to fractured brake line fitting
A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.
Picture of the Day: Third generation meets first
Thomas Hood submitted this photo and note: “Harry Whitaker III and Thomas Gordon Hood, who met in flight school at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington, stand with the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills. We met in 1967 and remain best friends to this day. Our grandfathers were aviation pioneers in 1907 and 1913. We are third generation airplane drivers.”