Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, typically spends a few weeks every year volunteering at the Recreational Aviation Foundation‘s Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana. Here are a few photos he snapped of visiting airplanes that captures the rising moon and the early morning fog.
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An interesting public offering
In addition to selling really cool planes, CubCrafters is also selling a lifestyle. And that lifestyle appears to be a growing one.
CubCrafters goes public
For the first time in its 40-year history, CubCrafters is allowing the public to invest in the company. The grassroots initiative allows investors to invest starting at $400.
How fast can you go slow?
Registration is now open for the third annual Ozark Backwoods Challenge STOL competition.
Picture of the Day: Star Gazing Skywagons
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Justin Treat’s Cessna 185 along with Ryan Weir’s Cessna 180 at Skykomish State Airport (S88) in Washington.”
Remote Maine airstrip reopens
RAF volunteers have worked to return the airstrip to a safe condition for backcountry use.
Alaska’s Childs Glacier airstrip expected to be ready for pilots by August 2022
Further airstrip grooming and hazard removal will take place in the summer of 2023.
Noise mitigation at a backcountry airstrip
Even backcountry pilots need to be aware of the noise when landing on airstrips. A new traffic pattern at 17A, plus other measures, ensures GA is being a good neighbor.
Texas state parks partner with aviation association
The five-year agreement ensures collaboration between the recreational aviation community and TPWD to ensure aviation access to state parks.