While preparing stories for the upcoming SUN ‘n FUN Today — the daily newspaper of the fly-in put together by General Aviation News — we reached out to several airshow performers, including Art Nalls, who will fly his Harrier during the airshow. He sent me a link to this video put together by AARP which […]
Women in Aviation conference achieves goals
The 28th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, held March 2-4 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, accomplished its goals to connect, engage and inspire, according to officials. “The accomplishments and the sophistication of our speakers this year was impressive. This year’s conference reflected the cutting edge of innovation and a passion for aviation,” […]
Senators oppose privatizing ATC
Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), as well as Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Chairman Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island), recently sent a letter to the leadership of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation opposing privatizing the […]
Life-saving oxygen from Pocket Smoke Hood
Resisting temperatures of up to 450°C (932°) and filtering out toxic air and heavy smoke for up to 20 minutes is why the Pocket Smoke Hood was created. “Have you ever felt smoke filling your lungs as you try to stabilize flight that requires an emergency landing?” asks Jim Chandler, owner of CoolTraveStuff. “Now you […]
Then and now…
Smitty Smith from FunPlacesToFly.com sent us this picture, with a brief note: “Then and now. My, how things have changed.”
Short Field Takeoff Foibles
The Right Way It was a beautiful summer day and my wife, my son, and I were going to enjoy it to the fullest. We were flying to Madeline Island (4R5) in La Pointe, Wisconsin, for the day. The field length at our home airport is 3,099 feet which, according to my POH, is well within […]
Uflytv launches aviation video channel
Uflytv has launched a new digital HD video service that features a wide range of aviation topics. “Think of it as ‘The Aviation Channel’,” said Tom Poberezny, corporate consultant. “It provides access to vibrant programs that meet the highest network television standards.” Uflytv, which can be viewed online, offers six and 12 month subscriptions. Members can stream […]
EAA Mobile Unit prepares for national tour
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association‘s “Spirit of Aviation” mobile unit will visit a dozen events throughout the year, with its next stop March 10-12 at South by Southwest in Austin. “We want to promote EAA, our passion for flight, and our mission of growing participation in aviation in a way that’s fun and engaging,” […]
North Iowa Air Service expands
CHARLES CITY, Iowa — Charles City Aeronautics, which does business as North Iowa Air Service in Mason City and Charles City, Iowa, is expanding. Beginning April 1, 2017, it will begin operations as Central Iowa Air Service at the Ames Municipal Airport in Ames, Iowa. Central Iowa Air Service will offer avgas/jet fuel services, charter operations, flight instruction, […]