A team from Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, Washington, is the winner of the 2024 General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Aviation Design Challenge.
Pilots
AOPA Presents debuts
The new series, AOPA Presents, premiered with “Wings of the Iditarod,” the story of the pilots who helped enable the iconic Alaskan race.
Thinking about buying a bizjet?
Duncan Aviation has published a free ebook, “Straight Talk About Navigating A Private jet Acquisition or Sale.”
Fuel starvation results when fuel filter inlet blocked by debris
A blockage of the fuel filter inlet by a piece of debris, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Bahamas pre-flight
Kelly Gayneaux submitted this photo and note: “This photo was captured by me as I was completing my pre-flight to depart from the Staniel Cay, Bahama Islands, to head back to the U.S. on April 14, 2024. This is a 1966 Cessna 182J. We departed Midland, Texas, on April 5, 2024, en route for a stop at SUN ‘n FUN, then proceeded on to the Bahamas for a few days.”
It’s never too late to chase your dreams
A heartwarming story from KSDK News in St. Louis features 96-year-old Evelyn Kidd and her recent flight over St. Louis, a flight that was “70 years in the making,” according to the news report. It’s well worth the three minutes to watch it.
Aviation Camp takes flight at KPPO
La Porte Municipal Airport (KPPO) in Indiana recently wrapped up its 11th annual Aviation Camp.
A different way to debrief
Sporty’s has introduced the Captain’s Debriefing Shot Glass Gift Set. The set includes four glasses, each labeled with a different phase of flight: Departure, Enroute, Arrival and Debrief.
Plane bent after owner fails to comply with service bulletin
The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cracking.