Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Emma Herrington Crawford, a professional biplane ferry pilot, was ferrying this Waco Classic from Kentucky to Florida when she stopped by McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Tennessee for fuel. She was clearly having a great time, despite the 93° heat.”
Airport
New Voices Join Fight for KBKL
Cleveland business and civic leaders are joining aviation advocates to urge the City Council to keep Burke Lakefront Airport open. Highlighting its economic impact and role in regional connectivity, they are asking for a fair public hearing to protect the airport from a proposed closure by the mayor.
Picture of the Day: Piaggio P.180 Avanti
Robert Russell submitted this photo and note: “My wife and I traveled down to the Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV) in Nevada for breakfast at the airport cafe. Parked on the transient ramp was this Piaggio P.180. It garnered a lot of attention and comments from diners. Great looking aircraft on a beautiful Nevada spring morning.”
Advocates Meet With FAA to Protest Proposed KBKL Closure
“The proposal to eliminate this important reliever airport, serving 50,000 flights each year, is both unprecedented and a waste of taxpayer resources.”
Reducing the Risks of Circle-to-Land Approaches
A recent analysis of circle-to-land approaches has resulted in a new Circle-To-Land Approach Hazards resource for general aviation pilots.
Picture of the Day: V Stands For Ville
Suzanne Ince submitted this photo and note: “This plane is a 1962 Beechcraft Bonanza P35 V-tail. Will and Suzanne Ince are making another run at the ”Ville “Airports.” This trip included Campbellsville, Greenville, and Asheville. Many of the airports we fly to end in Ville. The V-tail signifies uniqueness in airframes whereas Ville signifies our favorite aviation destinations.”
Free hangar, one catch
Ryan Luetzow wants to give away his 100-foot by 120-foot hangar at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) in Wisconsin. But there’s a catch: Whoever accepts the offer has to take over his lease, which tops $3,000 a month.
Ranger Airfield under new ownership
Ranger Antique Airfield (F23), which dates back to 1911, is now owned by the Ranger Airfield Foundation (RAF). The transfer of ownership from the city of Ranger to the RAF took place in early December 2025.
Picture of the Day: Dwarfed!
John Mossotti submitted this photo and note: “The ground crew at Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK) in Saranac Lake, New York, marshaled our Cessna 421 and parked us directly behind this Gulfstream on the ramp. Glad they weren’t leaving until the following day!”