One of the EAA’s most prestigious awards, the Freedom of Flight award is bestowed annually to recognize contributions to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members, officials explain.
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Elixir Aircraft teams with Sierra Charlie Aviation
The Part 61 flight school will provide maintenance support for Elixir Aircraft, as well as collaborate on new training materials for the two-seat trainer from the French company.
Wrong frequency leads to Citation vs. Cherokee on runway
Comm #1 was somehow inadvertently set to the wrong frequency and it was not noticed due to expectation that there was no traffic and thus not uncommon for a lack of radio communications for an early morning departure.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise at KBOW
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Sunrise at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida over the Aero Med Bell 407.”
A whole week at Oshkosh with nothing to do
After attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for more than three decades as an exhibitor and presenter, it was refreshing to go to this year’s show as a “civilian” with “nothing to do” on my calendar — except whatever I wanted to do.
First flight for French trainer
INTEGRAL S, the “training” version of Aura Aero’s two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics, and recreational flight, had its first flight July 28, 2023, at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France.
Hartzell offers new prop option for Diamond DA40, teams with Wipaire on Caravan prop
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for a new prop for the Diamond DA40, while it works with Wipaire to get an STC for its Yukon propeller on the Cessna Caravan.
Wings Over Camarillo to honor Korean War vets
The family-oriented event will feature aerial performances, classic cars, food trucks, craft beer, a STEM pavilion, a Veterans Hangar, and more, including a tribute to military veterans that includes a recreation of wartime air combat with pyrotechnics and controlled explosions, organizers noted.
Overloading Aeronca proves fatal for pilot and his son
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s weight and balance limitations and decreased takeoff performance.