A free eBook is now available from Chase Aviation for people considering private aviation options for their company or family. Designed for those who may be new to private aviation, the eight-page guide outlines the pros and cons of each option, including cost, maintenance, crew, and other considerations. “Many people have concluded lately that the […]
Picture of the Day: Boggy Creek takeoff
Roger Helton, CEO of SuperPetrel USA, sent in this photo, of one of the company’s LSAs preparing to take off from the Boggy Creek Canal in Florida. 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 of the […]
Coming soon to FIS-B: Lightning, turbulence, icing and more
By JOHN CROFT, FAA NextGen Outreach Writer/Editor Pilots will soon have access to new weather data in their cockpits over the 978 megahertz (MHz) Universal Access Transceiver link. In June, the FAA will begin broadcasting six new weather products: Lightning strikes, turbulence, icing forecasts, cloud tops, graphical Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET) and Center Weather Advisories. The […]
Hall wins Red Bull Air Race premiere in France
CANNES, France – Australia’s Matt Hall won the premiere of the Red Bull Air Race in France, held the weekend of April 21-22, 2018. Looking for a return to the form that has twice made him runner-up in the World Championship, Hall flew first in the Final 4, clocking 57.692. The time held up when […]
Berry Aviation expands at KHYI
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Berry Aviation recently broke ground on a $2.7 million, 31,000-square-foot expansion of its headquarters at San Marcos Regional Airport. “This is a monumental day for Berry Aviation and San Marcos as we build a world-class facility that will open the door to new opportunities,” Sonny Berry, founder of Berry Aviation, explained. […]
Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need to Know
Traveling by general aviation airplanes can be a wonderful and enjoyable experience that provides a convenient means of personal transportation. But before jumping into a private plane, it’s important to understand whether the intended flight will be safe before takeoff. Many private-airplane passengers have no idea whether their pilot is about to conduct a safe […]
Picture of the day: 13,000′ and still climbing
CFI Matt Beyer took this photo of Pikes Peak in Colorado while doing mountain flying training with Geremy Kornreich in October, 2017. “The Cessna 182Q is well below the mountain’s summit of 14,114 above sea level,” reports Kornreich. “The famous Pikes Peak Highway is clearly visible to the right.” Would you like to have your […]
Dominican Republic now accepts electronic flight plans
The Dominican Republic and FltPlan.com signed a formal agreement at SUN ‘n FUN for the Dominican Republic (DR) to become the first country in the Caribbean to accept electronic flight plans. Previously, outside the U.S and Canada, web-based flight plans only worked for flights from the Bahamas to the U.S. Industry spokesmen said the expectation is […]
Goulian takes home SUN ‘n FUN’s Flight Path of Fame Award
Airshow star and Red Bull Air Race pilot Michael Goulian was presented SUN ‘n FUN’s 2018 Path of Fame Award during this year’s fly-in. SUN ‘n FUN President and CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts explained that this prestigious award is only given to those who volunteer their efforts to generate interest and funds to create a […]