Aero Linx: N3N Owners and Restorers Association The N3N holds a special place in aviation history. The aircraft was both designed and built by the Naval Aircraft Factory, located on the grounds of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. It is believed to be the only primary training aircraft ever produced as a convertible (land and sea) design. It holds the distinction of being the last biplane in US Military service – in operation at the Naval Academy (Annapolis) until 1959.   We have provided a number of resources through the menu above. There are photo galleries, articles, videos and links to places where “N” aficionados hang out.

Waypoint A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace, that is defined relative to a VORTAC station or in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates. 

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“The market demand for TBM and Kodiak continues to be resilient, benefitting from the versatility and operational efficiency of these aircraft – which is backed by Daher’s commitment for continual improvement across the product lines. Source: That's Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher Aircraft, commenting on some excellent numbers for their sales efforts in 2024. 

Listed On ‘Most Wanted’ Page Seeking Info

The FBI is not kidding around with the pilot of the drone that was involved in a mid-air collision with a firefighting aircraft over Los Angeles on January 9, 2025. It has issued a ‘Seeking Information’ poster that is also on the ‘Most Wanted’ page of its website, and set up a digital media tipline seeking the help of the public in identifying the pilot of the drone.

Initial Type Ratings Now, Recurrent Soon To Be Added

AEROCOR announced the addition of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I/IA to its pilot training offerings. Classes for initial type ratings will be held now, with plans to add recurrent training in the near future.

Sat Idle For 20 Years At El Paso Airport

A non-airworthy Boeing 727 airliner built in 1966 that sat in the open at El Paso International Airport (KELP) was sold by the city at auction for $10,000. The city had listed the aircraft on the govdeals website, describing it as “in derelict condition” and needing repairs that exceeded its value.

STC Extended For New Lightweight Three-Blade Prop

Hartzell Propeller announced that its Voyager propeller has received STC approval for the Cessna Skywagon, making it now available for Cessna 180, 182, 185, 206, and T206 single-engine aircraft with the Continental 470-50, 520, and 550 engines.

Contractor Died After Being Hit By an Aircraft’s Rotating Propeller

The family of Stephanie Cosme, a civilian contractor who was killed after being hit by a propeller, recently filed a lawsuit against Sumaria Systems. They claim that the company’s employee exhibited racial and gender discrimination while training Cosme. The suit also referenced a hostile work environment complaint that had been filed by Cosme’s predecessor.  

Now Over 1,800 Active Guard Troops Fighting Fires

The California National Guard activated more troops in recent days and now has more than 1,800 members assisting with firefighting operations in the Los Angeles area, according to the Pentagon. They are supporting firefighting crews from the federal and local levels as well as military police and air crews.