Aircraft celebrating milestone anniversaries include the Midget Mustang, Wittman Tailwind, Thorp T-18, Hiperbipe, Sonex, and Van’s RV-10.
Briefings
Birthplace of Aviation to host FAI conference
For the first time ever, the hometown of the Wright brothers will host the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) General Conference in 2023.
Got some suggestions for the new home of the Reno Air Races?
“We’re looking for a new home for the National Championship Air Races and want ideas from our air race family and beyond to help make it possible,” Reno Air Race officials said.
Association scholarships top $500,000
A variety of scholarships are available for all levels of flight training and other aviation-related higher education, NGPA officials noted. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2023.
FAA updates pilot antidepressant program
Pilots who are on antidepressants don’t have to have routine follow-ups, while the FAA added a new drug, bupropion, to the list of approved antidepressants.
2023 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship goes to Nathan Hammond
Air show star Nathan Hammond, who performs as GhostWriter, is the 2023 recipient of one of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards.
Santa Clara glider replica takes place of honor in San Diego FBO
The original Santa Clara glider was designed by John J. Montgomery with two wings spanning over 25 feet each and its replica is on loan from the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Crownair Aviation is located at San Diego’s Executive Airport (KMYF), formerly named Montgomery Field after the glider’s designer.
Signature Aviation reopens FBO at PANC
The newly renovated terminal, built within the former Kulis Alaska Air National Guard facility, has a dedicated facility specifically for international traffic, according to company officials.
Flying around the world to end polio
Two Iowa pilots are in the midst of a flight around the world, designed to raise money for Rotary International’s mission of eradicating polio in the world.