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November 02, 2020

Arcadia Municipal Airport Named FL GA Airport of the Year

Award Based On The Categories Of Safety, Aesthetics, And Airport Management

The Florida Department of Aviation has selected Arcadia Municipal Airport as its 2020 airport of the year... which was up against some stiff competition. Every year, the FDOT Aviation Office considers airports for the award of General Aviation Airport of the Year. Eligible airports for this award must be designated as a Public-Use General Aviation Airport by FDOT and must be geographically located within the State of Florida as part of the Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP). The award is based on the categories of Safety, Aesthetics, and Airport Management.

Tailwheel Rotated Freely To The Right But Would Not Rotate To The Left

On September 30, 2020, about 1940 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180H airplane, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Tok Junction Airport, Tok, Alaska. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, she was landing her tailwheel-equipped airplane on an asphalt surfaced runway. After a normal touchdown in the three-point attitude, the airplane drifted to the left and right of the runway centerline but was corrected each time with the light application of the appropriate rudder pedal.