Senator Jim Inhofe talks about new legislation he just proposed to revitalize aviation.
A new seaplane ambassador
Progressive Aerodyne of Tavares, Florida, has donated a Searey Adventure amphibian to the Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA), which will be used for the next year to promote water flying. “SPA is extremely thankful to Progressive Aerodyne for providing this exciting opportunity and partnership to expand our public presence with this great example of an affordable […]
The flying Siegfried family
Many pilots dream of owning a high performance plane and actively flying it at 88 years of age. And others dream of passing on a love of aviation and raising children and grandchildren who solo at a young age and carry on the family tradition. These dreams and more are being lived today by Bob […]
Italy’s Lake Como: Fantasy on floats
Situated in northern Italy near the Swiss border, Lake Como has been attracting tourists ever since Julius Caesar. Although most visitors end up seeing portions of its 106 mile shoreline from one of the many excursion boats plying the beautiful blue-green waters, Lake Como offers unparalleled vistas best appreciated from the air … and especially […]
Pilot Report: Super Petrel LS
With a cruise speed of around 100 knots, soon we were lined up to land on a stretch of water in front of a lovely lakefront home. The plane handled a couple of swells with no problem and Shevy demonstrated an impressive high speed step turn that could be used to take off from a confined area.
Tavares rebuilding seaplane base after Hurricane Irma
The popular seaplane base and marina at Tavares, Florida, known as “America’s Seaplane City,” was heavily damaged by Hurricane Irma as it swept through the central part of the state Sept. 10-11, 2017. Salvage operations are underway, but it will months before the area returns to normal. “We prepared for the storm, but it came […]
Reporter’s Notebook, AirVenture 2017
AirVenture 2017 set records in almost every category, with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reporting 5% more people and planes than last year. “What an incredible year it was for Oshkosh,” said EAA Chairman Jack Pelton. “From the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Apollo reunion to new aviation innovations on display and two B-29s […]
ATC: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” said Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) in a phone interview regarding Air Traffic Control (ATC) privatization during AirVenture 2017. Inhofe’s 38th annual trip to Oshkosh was delayed due a late vote that required him to remain in Washington, but he eventually joined his son at their regular North 40 […]
Cubs, floats and fun!
“Water flying is the most fun I’ve ever had in aviation, and if I never fly anything other than my Cub on floats, I’ll be happy,” says David Lewis, owner of a flight instruction business based in Pineville, Louisiana, called CUBS, FLOATS & FUN! With multiple fixed wing, rotorcraft and instructor ratings, Lewis has the […]