Steve Nelson sent in this photo with a brief note: “Christian Eagle biplane turning final at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colo.”
Backcountry airstrips supported in U.S. budget report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The annual appropriations process is underway in Congress, and officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) point out that specific language supporting backcountry airstrips was included in the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee report at the request of Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines. “Increasing accessibility to public lands and providing another recourse in […]
Hamilton to be inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame
Bill Hamilton will be inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame on Jan. 26, 2017, during the silver anniversary of the Nebraska Aviation Symposium, which he helped found 25 years ago. Hamilton was nominated for induction into the hall of fame by former Nebraska Governor Charles Thone. “To be inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall […]
New CarbonCub transponders deliver ADS-B compliance
YAKIMA, Washington – CubCrafters has added two new transponders for Carbon Cub buyers who select the company’s Executive GLASS touch instrument panel, which includes Garmin’s G3X Touch flight display system. The new transponders, Garmin’s GTX 335R and GTX 345R, both include an integrated WAAS/GPS position source enabling ADS-B Out functionality. This means all new Carbon Cubs […]
Upwind begins accepting scholarship applications
SAN CARLOS, California — The Upwind Foundation, now in its fifth year of operation, is now accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship. Upwind provides a scholarship that includes flight and ground training for a high school student to prepare them to obtain their private pilot certificate during the summer between their junior and senior year. Upwind […]
Garmin introduces G1000 NXi
Garmin has introduced the successor to the G1000 integrated flight deck, the G1000 NXi. The G1000 NXi incorporates features such as wireless cockpit connectivity, including wireless aviation database updates using Garmin Flight Stream, enhanced situational awareness with SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, map overlay on the HSI and more, according to company officials. Deliveries are expected to begin […]
Father and son flights
Cameron Womack sent in this photo, with a brief note: “My Dad’s 1934 Aeronca C3 and my J2 Cub.”
EAA Founder’s Innovation Prize competition returns
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The doers, dreamers, and innovators who are ready to change the way people fly are again invited to submit their best ideas for the 2017 Founders’ Innovation Prize competition sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The second annual competition again welcomes ideas to counter loss-of-control accidents in amateur-built […]
Video: Smoothing out the bumps
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com have posted the next video in a series about getting the best video while flying. The latest video includes a comparison video between the GoPro Hero5 Session VS Hero4 Session. “The new GoPro Session Video Stabilization is incredible, smoothing out the bumpy shots,” they say. “The Hero5 Session is perfect for […]