Star Novak sent in this photo with a note: “Starting to line up for a Sunday morning breakfast outing at Gardner Municipal Airport (K34) in Kansas. Flying that morning was smoother than the butter and syrup on my pancakes!”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
2022 AirVenture Oshkosh Notice released
There are several FAA-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Notice — the new name for the Oshkosh NOTAM.
Early Analysis video examines fatal STOL accident
A new video looks at the fatal accident of a Cessna 140 at a STOL competition.
Anchorage pilot wins Valdez STOL Contest
Powered by a Lycoming 360 engine with an 80-inch Hartzell metal propeller, Stephen’s modified 1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk was airborne in 40 feet. He landed in 85 feet, taking first place in the Light Touring Class (below 2,300 MGTW).
Own a vintage Bonanza?
Pilots who own a vintage Bonanza have received a special invitation to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where the Bonanza’s 75th anniversary will be celebrated.
Zenith Fly-In planned for Wine Country
Zenith Aircraft Company’s West Coast representative, Quality Sport Planes, is hosting an Open House and Zenith Fly-In Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Cloverdale Municipal Airport (O60) in wine country in northern California.
Picture of the Day: What a rush
Roger Thomas submitted this photo and note: “A photo of my Husky taken by my friend Jake from his Smith Cub as we were returning from a Florida Cub Flyers get-together. Valkaria Airport (X59) to North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45), 68 miles at 199 feet off the deck in formation. What a rush.”
Wings Over Iowa prepares for takeoff
The first-ever fly-in for the NGPA will be held June 3-5, 2022, at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
New director for Aerospace Center for Excellence
A lifelong lover of all things aviation and aerospace, Eric Crump, who started the aerospace program at Polk State College, will take over as executive director of SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence in June 2022.