Lincoln Benedict sent in this photo, explaining: “I love to bike, ski, and fly, so it stood to reason a month after I purchased a 1960 Cessna 172 I wanted to combine all three! A 40-minute flight (quite the headwind) took me from KBXM to 0B1. From there I took my cross bike (replete with […]
FAA issues final medical rule
The FAA issued Jan. 10, 2017, a final rule that allows general aviation pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements outlined in Congressional legislation. “The United States has the world’s most robust general aviation community, and we’re committed to continuing to make it safer and more […]
GA reacts to medical reform
Following the FAA’s announcement of the final rule for third class medical reform, GA’s advocacy groups responded, with the president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association saying this is the best thing to happen to GA in decades. Teams of AOPA experts are now examining the regulations, which at first look appear to closely mirror the […]
Supreme Court declines to hear Flytenow case
On Jan. 9, 2017, the Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by Flytenow, a start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses. Flytenow expands on “sharing economy” services that companies like Uber and Airbnb have popularized: Websites or mobile applications allowing consumers to connect directly […]
CAP helps rescue couple after Cirrus crash
The Civil Air Patrol‘s National Radar Analysis Team guided searchers Jan. 8, 2017, to a Colorado Springs couple and their downed plane in subzero temperatures in a remote area about 32 miles east of Meeker, Colorado. The couple was taken to Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker for treatment of minor injuries. The Air Force Rescue Coordination […]
Applications now being accepted for GAMA scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now taking applications for two aviation scholarships. Each comes with a $2,000 cash prize. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award is named for a founder and past president of GAMA. Given annually, the scholarship goes to a graduating high school senior who has been […]
The last sunset of 2016
Frequent contributor Albert Dyer sent in this photo, explaining: “From the Mooney’s left seat, I am witness to the last sunset of 2016 as I continue toward New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport (KEVB) in Florida. My plan for tomorrow? To welcome in 2017 with a sunrise walk on the beach. “The flexibility of the US […]
B-model features added to Xenos Motorglider
Sonex Aircraft has introduced the Xenos B-Model aircraft kit. The Xenos-B combines all of the enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the motorglider performance and value of the Xenos, according to company officials. The Xenos-B is available to order now, with a complete airframe kit base price of $27,495. Kit shipments are estimated to begin in March 2017. “We’re […]
Lift Monitor now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Lift Monitor System, a tool designed for developing pilot skill and confidence in handling the aircraft you are currently flying, versus the one you may have been trained in, or recently sold. The broad spectrum analog display will show lift experienced by the aircraft, and trends to which […]