A lot of records were set by the Convair B-24 Liberator heavy bomber of World War II. But for all its records, the B-24 Liberator faded quickly from the post-war U.S. Air Force equipment roster. Newer machines and newer strategies prevailed.
Pilots
KAPF limits aircraft fueling to mitigate noise
An increase in traffic has led to an increase in noise complaints, so Naples Municipal Airport is instituting a curfew on fueling aircraft between 9:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Time Between Replacement extended for Continental CD-300 engine
The fleet of CD-300 engines have accumulated more than 9 million flight hours since the engine was first introduced.
A chance to win one of two 150s
To support their mission “to ensure that Louisiana cancer patients will always have air transportation to the regional medical care they need,” Flying Wings of Louisiana will raffle off two Cessna 150s.
Picture of the Day: Coming in for a landing
John Lumkes submitted this photo and note: “Corben Meyer is piloting his S1 Pitts in for a sunset landing at Timberhouse Aero Estates in Lafayette, Indiana.”
Wanted: One small airplane, you keep the engine
The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum is planning a new exhibit that celebrates those who fly small aircraft over the water, searching for schools of fish. Museum officials need a small airplane, like a Cub or Cessna, as the centerpiece of the exhibit so kids can climb in and pretend to fly.
30 years and 2.3 million kids later…
The 30th anniversary of Young Eagles will be celebrated at the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with the goal to fly at least 30 Young Eagles during the big show.
Piper’s new engine stops mid-flight
Once the engine quit, I advised Approach I was going to set the plane down on a road in town. It was the only road that had enough lamp posts to where I could actually see the road. I executed the landing with no power.
Picture of the Day: Flying no matter what the weather
Roger Struthers submitted this photo and note: “First full day of flying for Snoopy and Woodstock. On April 2, 2022, I enjoyed a nice sunny day to decorate my hangar/storage building with a homemade propeller and Snoopy and Woodstock. The next day brought snow, but nothing was going to keep them from staying the course and keep flying.”