Frequent Picture of the Day contributor Geremy Kornreich sent in this picture with a question: “Can you identify the airplane in this photo?” He gives one hint: It is displayed on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Answer: It’s a Douglas B-23 Dragon on display at the Pima Air and Space […]
My Story: A Millennial airport manager
By MATT McVICKER “You should have seen this place back in the 1970s.” I often hear this phrase passionately tossed around in the FBO lounge. The pilot is usually sucking back a blazing hot cup of coffee that has been curdling on the warmer for hours. While I acknowledge the glory days of general aviation […]
Tecnam P2010 powers up
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had validated a major enhancement to the Tecnam P2010 four-seater general aviation aircraft, approving the Lycoming IO390-C3B6 215-hp engine. The Lycoming IO390-C3B6 enables the P2010 to climb at 1,100 ft/m and a maximum cruise at 146 kts. The IO-390-C3B6 provides 215 hp @ 2,700 rpm, coupled with a 3-bladed […]
Time running out to register for SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair
The SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair is in just one week — Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Registration is still open for jobseekers for the Career Fair, with 14 airlines recruiting pilots, maintenance technicians, flight attendants, and more. The fifth annual Career Fair will take place at The Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum. While […]
Mercy Flight Southeast to raffle off a flight in a P-51 Mustang
Mercy Flight Southeast and Stallion 51 are partnering to raffle off a chance to fly the P-51 Mustang. This is an opportunity to fly a piece of aviation history while helping the Air Charity Network affiliate’s mission, according to organizers. Stallion 51’s Crazy Horse aircraft are dual cockpit/dual controlled, allowing aviation enthusiasts to fulfill the dream of […]
D-Day Squadron debuts at SUN ‘n FUN with four historic aircraft
The Tunison Foundation, a non-profit organization that owns and operates World War II era aircraft, will debut its newly minted D-Day Squadron at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-in and Expo. The group will feature four D-Day Squadron C-47 and DC-3 aircraft that are preparing to cross the Atlantic to return to Normandy next […]
Pictures of the day: An Italian festival of flight
Piergiorgio Goldoni sent in these photos from the Emilia Fly Meeting 3.0. He says: “On Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, the the festival of Paramotor was held on the Aviosuperfice of Sassuolo.” A member of the Aeroclub Sassuolo, he took these photos, as well as put together a YouTube video (posted below) to […]
Hangar evokes Captain America
With a decorative star and patriotic blue front, you might think this hangar home is owned by Captain America. But it is actually owned by Jim Weitman of Weitman Excavation in Sherwood, Ore., along with his wife Star, who live on a private grass airstrip just outside of North Plains, Ore. The couple say flying brings […]
EAA’s ‘Spirit of Aviation’ kicks off tour
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association‘s “Spirit of Aviation” mobile unit, sponsored by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), will visit numerous events this year. “During our inaugural year in 2017, the Spirit of Aviation brought our passion for flight and our mission of growing participation in aviation to tens of […]