Ralph Lacomba submitted this photo and note: “F-16s in Columbia, S.C., depart on a sunset sortie. They are based at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C., but temporarily in Columbia.”
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The end of an era: Reno Air Races must find new home
In an “Open Letter to Our Loyal Fans,” the Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors reported that after nearly 60 years of air racing in northern Nevada, 2023 will be the last National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport.
Airpark amenities survey online
What features are a must-have versus nice-to-have when considering a home on an airpark?
Three-point primer introduced for Lycoming 180-hp engine upgrades
Air Plains Services has introduced a new three-point engine primer kit for its 180-hp engine upgrade STC, providing enhanced cold engine starts compared with the standard single-point primer, according to officials with the Wellington, Kansas-based company.
Pictures of the Day: Princess Vantage
Bill Crawford submitted this photo and note: “The 1948 Ryan Navion L-17B known as the ‘Princess Vantage’ shows off her shiny underside somewhere over southwestern Ohio on a gorgeous day.”
Another first for general aviation in prepping for disaster
On Feb. 15, 2023, another first was accomplished for general aviation, when volunteer pilots flew 210,000 surgical masks out of Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) in Washington to Canada.
Special waiver makes Alaska the first frontier in drone research
“We were just handed a tool to help aircraft manufacturers get their drones certified for use,” Alaska Center for UAS Integration Director Cathy Cahill said. “The FAA is allowing the test site to test and evaluate larger drones under real-world conditions.”
New partnership promotes general aviation’s fellowship and service
The Air Care Alliance and the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians have created a presentation available to Rotary Clubs, as well as other organizations, that not only publicizes the availability of free air transportation for non-emergency medical and other compelling needs, but also highlights the opportunities for general aviation pilots to get involved as volunteer pilots.
Cessna pilot not making calls almost causes midair collision
As we were seconds away from turning final, we turned to clear extended final approach when a Cessna 172 came across our flight path, narrowly missing us.