If you visited the Florida Air Museum in the past but haven’t been there in a while, you are in for a surprise. It’s still on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), but is surrounded by the new Ramus Skylab Innovation Center, which opened Aug. 4, 2021.
Pilots
Viral video: Catastrophic engine failure
When Edward Frye took off to break-in a newly overhauled engine on his Cessna 210 Centurion, he didn’t realize that what would happen next would go viral.
Flying Boat filmmaker debuts photography gallery
The filmmaker has released 10 collections of photographs, including a series captured during the filming of his new documentary, “Flying Boat.”
A banner pilot’s dangerous habit
The banner towing pilot has a dangerous habit of flying through the traffic pattern. Earlier that day another pilot had a near miss with the same aircraft at the same location.
Test your aircraft — and movie — knowledge
A new quiz lets you test your knowledge of aircraft that appear in your favorite movies.
Santa’s original sleigh finds new home at aviation museum
The newly restored sleigh will be on exhibit at the San Diego Air and Space Museum through the holidays.
Power to the people
Electric airplanes are here and while naysayers say they aren’t practical, batteries are too heavy and range is too limited, that’s not what will limit their use and popularity. It’s a ground-bound problem that nobody seems to be facing.
NOTAMs are now Notices to Air Mission
The change from Notices to Airmen to Notices to Air Mission became effective Dec. 2, 2021. FAA publications are already reflecting that change.
Bemidji Flying Club expands fleet
The flying club, which is looking for new members, now has two airplanes: A Cessna 150 and a Piper Cherokee.