A short video showing the importance of tying down your airplane. http://youtu.be/pqGhO49xF0Y
Aviation tax reform…indeed
Jeff Smisek is the CEO of United Airlines. His CEO Letter in the November issue of Hemispheres Magazine was titled, “Aviation Tax Reform,” which caught my eye. “The taxation system across transportation modes is broken, and airlines and our customers are paying the price for this irrational structure,” laments Mr. Smisek. The government imposes “17 […]
Gleim releases new exam guide
The familiar red cover remains, but after listening to customer suggestions the new “Private PTS and Oral Exam Guide” from Gleim Publications is the result. The books begins with the Practical Test Standards (PTS), which include darkened page edges for quick searching. Following 38 pages of PTS material is a handy Aircraft Information Page. The […]
‘Cubs to Bonanzas’ shares a 65-year perspective from a pilot’s eyes
Many a pilot ponders penning their life in the cockpit. Few meet that goal. Dr. Richard A. Komm learned to fly in Piper Cubs in 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, the flying octogenarian owns and pilots a B-35 Bonanza. The journey between humble beginning and today is the subject of his new book, “Cubs […]
Video: Your landing gear doesn’t extend…
A post maintenance flight in a Cessna 210 results in a gear up landing. This YouTube video shows a remarkable landing using only the tail and an extended nose gear. I don’t think it could have gone better.
You might want to lay off the cookies Santa…
Dear Santa, I hope this letter reaches you in time. It has been a bit hectic lately, so I’m a little late. Wait, why am I telling you this? You already know. This year, I only want three things: Prompt certification for lead-free avgas: Shell recently joined GAMI and Swift in the race to produce […]
Stewart Systems finishes Copperstate Grand Champion
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Dennis and Barb Crowley’s Just Aircraft Escapade won “Grand Champion” and “Custom Built Best Tube and Fabric” at this year’s Copperstate Fly-In at Casa Grande Airport. “The Crowleys covered and painted their Escapade using Stewart Systems non-hazardous waterborne system,” said Stewart Systems’ Marjie Stewart. In addition to covering the Grand Champion, […]
The Photo Issue 2013
We asked our readers to share their favorite photos. We heard from a bunch of people. Unfortunately, not all made it into the print issue due to space considerations, but click here for a look at a sampling of the photos sent in.
Much work, money needed to ensure 51st Reno Air Races
The board of directors of the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) are fighting to save the races and ensure a 51st race happens in September 2014. The following letter from RARA President and CEO Mike Houghton admits more details will follow, but a chief task is to “raise $500,000 in commitments, funds and debt reduction by […]