Cessna has named OpenAirplane as an Endorsed Partner to the Cessna Pilot Center program collaborating to make flying even more convenient for pilots. “Cessna Pilot Centers are a foundation of our aviation community,” said Rod Rakic, co-founder at OpenAirplane. “We’re excited to be working with the team at Cessna to enhance our product, and deliver a […]
Locals, CALPILOTS to fight hotel near CA airport
The City of Tehachapi has approved the building of a motel in the airport’s safety zone. Airport hangar owners, led by Ken Hetge, have filed an appeal. Thanks to California Pilots Association and Mitch Latting for bring this to our attention.
Compatible use
Recently my wife, kids, Mom and I all flew to Des Moines, Iowa, for the wedding of one of my cousins. While in Des Moines, we drove east to Newton to see where my Mom grew up. On our way in, I drove past the town so we could visit the Newton Municipal Airport (TNU). […]
beyerdynamic headset quiets ride home
“Do you have a headset?” Ivy McIver asked after I said “Yes,” to the offer to fly home with her from AirVenture in a Cirrus SR22T. “Uh, no, but I’ll get one.” As luck would have it, my wanderings around AirVenture took me into Hangar C, where I found beyerdynamic. I explained the opportunity of […]
CALPILOTS Sept/Oct 2012 newsletter available
The September/October 2012 issue of the California Pilots Association newsletter is available for download. See CALPILOTS newsletter archives here.
Shady Acres celebrates golden anniversary
SPANAWAY, Wash. — Shady Acres, a residential airpark, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a potluck party at the home of Rick and Bobbie Wicklander on Sept. 1. Current and former residents showed up, about 50 in all, for the celebration. Pictures and newspaper clippings were laid out for all to peruse. Shady Acres was created […]
$100 buys a hamburger and hope
HANOVER, INDIANA – Lee Bottom Flying Field (64I) suffered a direct hit by an F4 tornado on March 2. As a result, every piece of equipment and building was either damaged or destroyed. After surveying the damage, it was determined the long popular annual Wood, Fabric & Tailwheels Fly-In could no longer be held. The […]
Jared Calvert continues 48-state Cub flight
After flying a stock Piper Cub to 32 eastern states over the last few months, 25-year-old Texas pilot Jared Calvert is headed west to complete his 48-state journey. The trip started in a Cub Jared restored and named “Barn Cub.” The flight suffered a major setback this summer after “Barn Cub” was destroyed soon after takeoff […]
FAA extends rTTF comment period
The comment period on the FAA’s “Policy Regarding Access to Airports from Residential Property” (rTTF) has been extended to September 14, 2012. From the proposed rules summary, “This action proposes a policy, based on Federal law, concerning through-the-fence access to a federally obligated airport from an adjacent or nearby property, when that property is used […]