MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama – A demonstration of an airplane flying into restricted Super Bowl airspace is being held Jan. 30, 2018, with Minnesota Air National Guard F-16s intercepting a Cessna from Civil Air Patrol’s Minnesota Wing. “CAP airplanes are used throughout the year to assist the Air Force with training to protect the […]
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Early bird registration for FlightSimCon ends Jan. 31
DALLAS — Early bird registration for the sixth annual FlightSimCon ends Jan. 31, 2018. Those who register by that date will receive 25% off admission prices for the convention, being held June 23-24. Early bird prices are $50 ($40 for students) for an all-weekend pass and $25 for a daily pass ($20 for students) until […]
Commander maintenance classes set for 2018
Two Twin Commander 690-695B Maintenance Initial Training classes are scheduled in 2018. Classes will be conducted May 7-15 and Sept. 17-25. Both class dates have open slots at this time. Please note that at least four people must be registered for a class to take place. Special request class dates can be accommodated if a […]
Upgrades continue at KBCT
BOCA RATON, Florida — Major safety enhancements have been completed at the Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) with the completion of the new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) installation and airfield electrical upgrades. While the EMAS arrestor bed installation for the departure end of Runway 5 was finished in July 2016, the construction of the arrestor […]
Wings of the North P-51 Mustang to lead Super Bowl fly-over
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Wings of the North Air Museum‘s Sierra Sue II P-51 Mustang will lead the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight over U.S. Bank Stadium at Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, 2018. Sierra Sue will be first in a diamond formation including two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an F-16 Fighting Falcon. […]
Scenes from the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
Writer and photographer Tom Snow was able to make opening day of the 2018 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and sent along these photos. Enjoy! The event runs through Saturday, Jan. 27.
Jetscape expands at KFLL
FORT LAUDERDALE – Jetscape Services has acquired more than 370,000 square feet of multi-use property just west of its FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida. The newly acquired space includes three hangars totaling 70,000 square feet; 19,000-square-feet of office space; and ramp space of 6.5 acres, all of which is now available […]
Heritage Flight to be featured at Super Bowl
For the first time ever, a U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight is scheduled to perform a fly-over at the start of Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Feb. 4. The Heritage Flight will consist of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, and a P-51 Mustang flying in formation over U.S. Bank Stadium. This […]
Do you use an EFB?
Troy Techau, a Ph.D. candidate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is seeking input from pilots about Electronic Flight Bags. If you fill out his survey, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Techau’s research is titled “General Aviation Pilot Acceptance and Adoption of Electronic Flight Bag Technology.” “Why do some […]