IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — I spied her across the hangar 12 months ago. It’s amazing how small a 1947 Cessna 120 looks tucked in a corner of a 30,000 square foot hangar. I had to fly her…but how? Oh wait, she’s owned by the Hoff family, owners of the AeroMark FBO at IDA. Mark and Onita […]
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The next Oshkosh fly-in
While Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh is the busiest airport in the world for one week every year, there’s also a lot going on during the other 51 weeks. That’s the message that the local EAA Chapter 252 hopes to get across during its upcoming Wittman Airport Expo Day & EAA Chapter Pancake Breakfast, Sept. 14. […]
UND UAS program soars to new heights
It’s becoming a common reaction around the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences lately. That mildly surprised expression on the face of newcomers as they gaze for the first time upon the network of interconnected multi-storied futuristic buildings that form the main aerospace school complex. It’s a look that says ― “It’s more […]
For Lancair International, the future is PT6-powered
For Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture was an especially ideal venue to showcase the iconic PT6 engine, celebrating its 50th anniversary. For both P&WC and the aviation community, it’s an occasion to look back on 50 years of turboprop innovation. Meanwhile, at Lancair International, it’s an occasion to look forward. The Oregon-based […]
IMC Club awards first proficiency scholarship
More than 30 of IMC Club’s Inner Marker fellows participated in a raffle for this year’s grand prize of a $1,000 proficiency scholarship. The Inner Marker Circle is a group of pilots dedicated to the consistent and constant improvement of their instrument flying skills, going beyond currency requirements to achieve proficiency, club officials explain. To […]
Props Restaurant at WVI launches new menu
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Just shy of its one-year anniversary Props Restaurant and Lounge at the Watsonville Municipal Airport is offering a new menu with healthier choices. Pilots, passengers and patrons alike can now choose Prop’s cole slaw instead of fries as an option with their burgers noted with airports codes. The Salmon Bagel Burger (MRY) […]
Curtiss Fall Flying Festival for seaplanes set to take off
HAMMONDSPORT, NY — The Curtiss Fall Flying Festival with a focus on seaplanes is slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Depot Park in Hammondsport. The event is free to the public. The traditional Glenn Curtiss Salute will take place at 2 p.m., when the visiting planes will fly up Keuka […]
Banyan sponsors drawing for inReach SE
Pilots who visit BanyanPilotShop.net can enter online to try to win an inReach SE. Entries will be accepted until Aug. 29. On Aug. 30, the winner will be randomly selected, notified and announced on Facebook.com/BanyanAir. No purchase is necessary to participate. “This drawing is a wonderful way to introduce pilots and aviation enthusiasts to BanyanPilotShop.net. […]
The ‘go-to guy’ for homebuilders
By BILL WILSON To what aviation mentor do you owe your life? Is there a person who has personally touched you, that you could say, without reservation, has taught you an essential lesson of salvation? For hundreds of pilots and amateur aircraft builders, that person is Lowell Farrand. Lowell is somewhat of a legend in […]