Wipaire has received an FAA STC to increase the Cessna Grand Caravan’s gross weight 125 pounds to 9,187 pounds on Wipline 8750 floats. The STC is available for aircraft powered by the PT6A-140 engine.
Picture of the Day: Fireworks on final
Andrew Shawkey submitted the following photo and note: “The end of a spectacular night flight for CFI Andrew Shawkey and student Peter Spivack in Rock Hill, S.C. Fly Carolina!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture […]
Pilot Perspectives: WAAAM’s Terry Brandt
Learn to fly in a tailwheel is just one bit of advice from Western Antique Airplane and Automobile Museum founder Terry Brandt.
Video: Transition training in 57 seconds
Transition training is essential when moving to a different aircraft, according to FAA officials in this video.
University receives $5 million gift for aviation, science and technology
A $5 million gift will bolster the aviation and science efforts at Lewis University.
WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous returns to Air Force Museum
The WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 22-23, 2018.
Whirly-Girls opens scholarship season
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2018 for more than $150,000 in scholarships from Whirly-Girls.
Picture of the Day: A full logbook by the time he’s 8
Jim McGauhey submitted the following photo and note: “Phil is all smiles after his second flight in Papa’s homebuilt Zenith CH-650. Flying out of Harvey Field (S43) in Snohomish, Washington, we just bore holes in the sky.” Jim notes that for the second flight, Phil’s car seat is on a piece of 4″ foam so […]
Should pilots face criminal charges after an accident?
A researcher is seeking pilots’ opinions on when — or if — pilots should face criminal charges after an aircraft accident.