Stephen Ware submitted this photo and note: “Early morning flight on Aug. 27, 2022, Judy and Stephen Ware, departing Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) in Arkansas. This is my 1946 Cessna 120. Unseasonably cool temperatures and low humidity made for one of the best flying days I have ever experienced in August. My wife jumped out and took this photo as we were preparing to depart Runway 27. Hoping to catch the sunrise, but was a little early, but still a cool picture.”
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TBM owners gather in Nashville
The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) met in late September in Nashville for the association’s 2022 convention, attracting owners of all versions of the TBM.
Pappy Spinks to be inducted into International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame
Maurice Hunter “Pappy” Spinks, a legendary aerobatic flight competitor, organizer, and aircraft designer, will be posthumously inducted into the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame.
Sheltair continues expansion at KBJC
Sheltair has officially opened its second hangar at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Denver. At the same time, company officials broke ground for Sheltair’s latest expansion project, which will add three more hangars to its KBJC FBO.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful day for flying
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful day for floatplane flying in the Sierra Foothills in California.”
Under The Wire Fly-In: Stearmans and more
The annual fly-in includes lots of good food, including Texas BBQ, a Hangar Party, a flour bombing contest, and a Stearman fly-over of a local football game.
More thorough preflights needed after maintenance
Lately I’ve been noticing more reports on accidents and incidents that happen on the first flight after maintenance. An FAA video offers lots of tips on how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you.
Girl Scouts launch new Aerospace Adventure program in Oklahoma
Girl Scouts earning the Aerospace Adventure patch will learn more about career opportunities in aerospace outside of the more commonly thought of roles, such as pilot, flight attendant, or astronaut, and will get to meet women who work in engineering, aircraft maintenance, airport operations, and other positions.
Rise Aviation opens new facility at KGYI
The new multimillion dollar facility at North Texas Regional Airport is the first of three planned construction phases for the company.