Mary Galore submitted this photo and note: “Looking out the window of the King Air B200 at our beautiful evening sky in Southern California.”
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Toys are not just for kids
My intent was to pick up a toy airplane. That’s all. It would take 10 minutes I thought. I’d be in, out, and on my way in no time. How hard could it be to find and buy a toy airplane after all?
Volunteer pilots help save endangered black-footed ferrets
An effort to transport 21 endangered black-footed ferrets from the Toronto Zoo’s breeding center in Ontario, Canada, to Northern Colorado, where they will be released into the wild.
New engine for Diamond aerobatic trainer
Diamond’s all-carbon fiber tandem turboprop aerobatic trainer is expected to be certified by the end of 2023.
Cutter Aviation acquires KGTU FBO
Cutter Aviation is the new owner of AeroJet FBO at Georgetown Municipal Airport (KGTU) in Texas.
Picture of the Day: Cruising over the harbor
Konstantinos Rossidis submitted this photo and note: “Cruising over Pireus Harbor in Greece celebrating my CH701’s 20th birthday, 2001 to 2021.”
Showcasing rare, restored aircraft at Reno
Applications must be submitted by Aug. 26, 2022, for the 21st National Aviation Heritage Invitational, which will be held during the Reno Air Races.
First-ever Ultralight Days celebrates 40th anniversary of Part 103 rules
Experts from throughout the ultralight community will share their knowledge during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s inaugural EAA Virtual Ultralight Days Feb. 22-24, 2022. The event includes 15 webinars spread over three days, available free of charge.
Picture of the Day: Flour bombing run
Vincent Maggiore submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith 750 STOL take offs for the 2021 Flour Bomb Competition at Old Orchard Airpark in Plattekill, New York. Pilot: Vincent Maggiore. Bombardier: Meaghan Cragan. First place finish!”