Also: NAHA Legislation, Honor Flight DFW, WWII Bomber Found, NAFI-King Schools Scholarship

The latest rendition of the Annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In appears to have closed on a high note... with SnF officials reporting record numbers starting with opening day. Highlights of the event, which was a little short on news and even shorter on decent communication from the vendors attending, started with an amazing non-stop flight by the first US-registered Sling TSi... all the way from Torrance to Florida... some 1900 nautical miles, and a lot of low-altitude flying over the Gulf to avoid serious weather --

Would Extend The Authorization For The National Aviation Heritage Area For Seven Years

U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Representatives Mike Turner (R-OH) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH), have introduced legislation to extend the authorization for the National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) for seven years. The NAHA spans 54 acres and eight counties throughout western Ohio, with a large presence in Dayton, the home of the Wright Brothers.

Good Grief, Klyde... Watch Your Language!

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Also: National GA Award, Piper Aircraft Record, EU And Airbus, Hovering Drone Record

A new flight training academy has started teaching its first group of future commercial pilots, destined for the airlines. The Sling Pilot Academy, based in Torrance, CA, is the brainchild of three aviation entrepreneurs, Wayne Todden, Jean d’Assonville, and Matt Liknaitzky. Equipped with all new Next-Generation Sling training aircraft, using the latest in modern powerplant and glass cockpit display technology, Sling Pilot Academy effectively wields the double-edged sword of combining proper expert preparation for

Decision Height With respect to the operation of aircraft, means the height at which a decision must be made during an ILS, MLS, or PAR instrument approach to either continue the approach or to execute a missed approach.

Aero Linx: The Swift Museum Foundation The Swift Museum is located at the McMinn County airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee approximately 60 miles southwest of Knoxville, 60 miles northeast of Chattanooga and 200 miles southeast of Nashville. We have multiple Swift aircraft on display, including the first proto type #1, stock production and modified Swifts from 1946 to 1951, as well as two T-35 Buckaroo USAF trainers. These military versions of the Swift were tested by the USAF in the early 1950’s. One of the T-35’s is an armed version used by and donated to the Museum from the Saudi Arabian Air Force. The museum is open for individual and group tours.

"For many of these veterans, this tour of the nation's capital will the first time they have been recognized for their service.  For 36 Hours of Honor, they will feel the nation's appreciation and perhaps, just perhaps the nightmares of war will be diminished and replaced with dreams of a grateful America." Source: From statements made by Honor Flight Dallas Fort Worth (HFDFW) -- who will fly 43 veterans on Southwest Airlines from Love Field for an overnight stay in Washington, D.C., to visit their respective war memorials. Honor Flight DFW is dedicated to honoring veterans for their service and sacrifices to keep the nation safe. HFDFW provides them with an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. giving them opportunities to