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Able Flight Class of 2022 revealed
In a first for the organization, which awards scholarships to people with physical disabilities, all six in the Class of 2022 use wheelchairs due to the results of accidents, illness, or a combat injury.
Picture of the Day: Arctic preflight
Tom Curran submitted this photo and note: “Prepping my 1953 C-170B for an early winter flight in North Pole, Alaska. Temperature was a balmy -10°F, so I shed my parka and mittens to keep from sweating.”
Young aviator maps out his future
South Carolina’s Caden McLain started his flight lessons at just 13, providing a challenge for his CFI. When he made his first solo, he had already logged 120 hours. With his sights set on flying big iron for UPS or FedEx, Caden says he got lucky having supportive parents. “And I have learned that no pilot is born with the skills you need. You have to work at it.”
Operations up at Twin Cities GA airports
The six general aviation airports operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) in Minneapolis-St. Paul grew their operations by 8%, with 352,195, takeoffs and landings in 2021, 26,151 more than in 2020.
Aircraft owner-pilot groups join forces
The new NBAA Owner Pilot Association Coalition (NBAA OPAC) brings together leaders of business aircraft owner-pilot organizations “in a collaborative effort to tackle top concerns for business aviators and explore opportunities to grow the owner operator community,” according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
Picture of the Day: Fall in Frankenmuth
Don Schwanke submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 177A Cardinal resting in the transient parking area on the north side of Runway 9/27” at Zehnder Field – 66G.
Turbo Skylane back in Cessna lineup
The updated Turbo Skylane features the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, a heated propeller, an in-cabin oxygen system, is powered by the Lycoming TIO-540 engine. Orders are being taken now, with delivery expected in early 2023.
Picture of the Day: Flying through a postcard
Karissa Davan submitted this photo and note: “Departing on Runway 19L in Brunswick, Maine (KBXM) always provides an amazing sea view, but especially at sunset. This photo was taken on a departure in my Cessna 182R. The 200° view surrounds you with blinking lighthouses, lobster boats and, if your timing is just right, a stunning sunset looking toward Portland, Maine. It’s like flying through a postcard and it never gets old!”