Scott Shepro submitted these photos and note: “The Falcon RV Squadron out of Falcon Field (KFFC) in Atlanta flew 10 Van’s RVs in formation over each Fayette County, Georgia, high school graduation ceremony in 2023.”
Pilots
When all hell breaks loose at 2,700 feet
When his airplane started shaking violently at 2,700 feet, Yves A. Didier was at first petrified. Then, suddenly, something amazing happened. Cops and military folks refer to it as “muscle memory” — when your training kicks in and you take action without even thinking much about it.
New A&P school set to open at KADS
The first class for the Thrust Institute of Maintenance at Addison Airport in Texas is set to begin in the fall of 2023.
Hot Rods on the Tarmac
To complement the Lyon Air Museum’s newest exhibit, Santa Ana Drags and Beyond: America’s First Official Drag Strip, the museum will host Hot Rods on the Tarmac July 22, 2023.
Picture of the Day: End of a great day
Roger Montambo submitted this photo and note: “Our J-3 Cub put away for the day at Lake Norman Airpark (14A) in Mooresville, North Carolina. The Cub has been in our family since July 1951.”
To edify
The English language is tough, but communication is key to safe flying.
Video captures scenes from the Moses Lake Air Show
Including the debut of a refurbished deHavilland Vampire jet fighter.
Advocates save KGBR
A effort led by local community supporters and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) led to Walter J Koladza Airport (KGBR) in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, earning a “special permit” to continue operating from town officials.
Women in Aviation launches mentor program
Designed to connect aspiring WAI members with seasoned aviation professionals, Mentor Connect “aims to foster meaningful mentorship relationships that will empower and support women in achieving their aviation career goals across all segments of the aviation industry,” such as maintenance, engineering, flight deck professions, and more, WAI officials said.