The first Young Eagles day for EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, saw 15 kids take their first flights on March 19, 2022. For some, this might have been a life-changing day.
Aircraft
Rare P-47 Thunderbolt lands in Georgia
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is acquiring a rare World War II P-47 Thunderbolt as a long-term restoration project.
Let’s talk about aviation culture
The WINGS Industry Network’s next WIN Insights Live broadcast features Bob Rockmaker, president and CEO of the Flight School Association of America. His presentation, “Let’s Talk About Aviation Culture,” begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Picture of the Day: Man Cave
Dean Carrell submitted this photo and note: “I’ve had a lot of fun fixing up the hangar. I fly several times a week in beautiful country in Wyoming.”
Carb ice: A known unknown
From our first flight training lesson we were taught that carbureted engines are susceptible to the formation of “carb Ice” and it can occur at anytime and at any power setting…even at high-cruise power settings, but not always. The potential for carb ice even varies among aircraft types — Piper and Cessna are prime examples. That’s part of the dilemma: The “unknown.”
uAvionix launches drone avionics trade-up program
The new program enables users of uncertified Mode A/C/S and ADS-B transponders models to trade up to the uAvionix ping200X, the only TSO certified transponder for drones on the market today, according to company officials.
Pictures of the Day: The best Dad and CFI!
Abbie Weir submitted this photo and note: “Here is one of the numerous selfies that my dad, Ryan Weir, and I have taken together, but this one is extra special to me. I’m finishing up my tailwheel training in a 1996 Aviat Husky, which has been one of my dreams since I was a little girl. Not only is my dad completing my tailwheel endorsement, but he also has been my flight instructor since day one, as I received my private pilot certificate in October 2021, with my dad with me every step of the way.”
Cessna exhaust risers get FAA nod
The exhaust risers can be installed on Cessna 172Q and 172R and S models with Lycoming O-360 and IO-360 engines.
$65,000 in scholarships available
Epic Flight Academy plans to award two flight training scholarships of $20,000 and $5,000. Two students will also receive aircraft mechanic training scholarships in the amount of $20,000 each.