If I was threat why didn’t they tell me to stop as I went down Zulu?
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Picture of the Day: Why is that pilot holding a lion?
David Newill submitted this photo and note: “Valerie Newill, 10, wants to know why Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Legacy Member Roscoe Turner is holding his pet lion, Gilmore, in his plane. The newly completed ‘Hoosiers in Flight’ display at Indianapolis International Airport recognizes and honors more than 40 INAHOF members, Indiana natives and long-term residents, who have made an enduring contribution to aviation or aerospace in Indiana, the nation, or the world through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit”.
Human Factors: Hidden wear and tear
When a pilot crashes his new plane on the same day he bought it, NTSB investigators discovered the smoking gun for the accident was a part that pilots can’t see during a preflight.
Rare B-24 to move to Mighty Eighth museum
The aircraft is one of only three B-24s in the Air Force’s historical collection.
Texas high school team wins Aviation Design Challenge
More than 70 high school teams, representing 24 states, entered the 2025 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge, according to GAMA officials.
New scholarship launches for drone pilots
The Elevate Scholarship Program, targeting individuals between the ages of 16 and 24, provides Part 107 training, as well as resources to equip young individuals with essential drone operation capabilities, according to officials.
Broken crankshaft gear leads to crash
Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft accessory drive gear.
Picture of the Day: Wings without fuel
Luke Chandler submitted this photo and note: “Pictured is the BETA Technologies ALIA CX300, tail number N916LF, the first production model of the CX300. This CTOL aircraft is fully electric and can be fully charged in less than an hour. This shot was taken by me from the end of Runway 15 at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) in Vermont.”
It’s about heart, not heft
People have a tendency to discourage friends and family from seeking great adventures in aviation. The belief is often expressed that we aren’t prepared, or funded, or that we’re operating machines that were never meant to fly such a distance. Poppycock, I say.