Wyat Hatz submitted this photo and note: “Another perfect morning at Antique Airfield (IA27) in Blakesburg, Iowa, during the 2022 Antique Airplane Association fly-in.”
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Scenes from the Reno Air Races 2022
While the 2022 Reno Air Races ended tragically with a fatal crash during the Jet Gold Race on Sunday, Sept. 18, there was plenty of action at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) during the preceding week. Photographer Bradley Orr was on site to capture some of that action.
First flight for student-built electric Sling
Students in Switzerland built an all-electric airplane that flew for the first time Sept. 30, 2022. But that’s just the beginning, they say.
$35,000 in scholarships awarded
The I Hart Flying Foundation has awarded $35,000 in flight training scholarships to five women.
Hartzell doubles space for QAA parts distributor and MRO
At a recent ceremony in Tulsa, Hartzell Engine Tech and QAA executives cut a ribbon to officially commemorate the expansion, which has taken more than a year to complete. The footprint of the facility has grown from 12,500 square feet to 25,500 square feet, according to Hartzell officials.
Engine fails after top overhaul
Fortunately my incident caused by the improper repair of my engine was not fatal. No one was injured when we landed with loss of forward thrust. However, the next pilot may not have the good fortune that we had.
Picture of the Day: A man and his machines
Matt Hurley submitted this photo and note: “This photo with the man sitting on the hood of a Cobra wearing a Stetson reminded me of the classic Shelby racing days. I was visiting the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, which combines sports car racing and patriotic aviation heritage.”
Hood River Fly-In: Come for the planes, stay for the people
On the smoky weekend of Sept. 10-11, 2022, about 200 fliers and their planes dropped in on WAAAM for the museum’s annual fly-in. If the varied hardware sounds interesting, linger to talk with the pilots and others who traveled here. This fly-in is a relaxed social event where you’re likely to hear tips on flying, restoring aircraft, and maintenance.
Saving student pilots time and money
Since its introduction in 2021, AOPA’s Flight Training Advantage program has logged more than 5,000 hours and is in use by more than 1,200 schools. The program’s aim: Reduce the time associated with flight training, alleviating the financial burdens of student pilots, AOPA officials said.