The US Air Force Academy recently opened its artificial turf glider landing strip, which may be one of the largest turf fields in the world. The 1.35 million square feet is
the equivalent of about 23 NFL football fields or 16 MLS soccer fields.
For the past 50 years or so, gliders had been forced to land on the grass, which was “too bumpy.”
To be fair, the marked landing zones will help student pilots Read more
The Associated Press reported that an Air Force Academy cadet was “safe” after his glider “crash landed” in Colorado Springs:
Academy spokesman First Lt. Meredith Kirchoff said Monday the glider lost lift and came down four miles east of the airfield.
While the AP called it a “crash” landing, the local Colorado Springs Gazette said it was an “emergency landing.” The cadet reportedly described it even less dramatically: Read more
The US Air Force Academy annually hosts Teen Aviation Camp, inspiring the children of active duty, retired, reserve, or guard Air Force members to a career in aviation.
Teens and their families only have to pay for the cost of transportation to the Academy, the camp and its activities are free. The Air Force Services Agency sponsors and organizes the camp… Read more