It was a repeat for the winners of the 53rd Hayward Air Rally, held June 22-25, 2017. Because Tim Ronan and Michael Saboff, Race 24, have won two air rallies, they will have to compete in the Masters class in 2018 against previous two-time winners and not against the general field of competitors. This year’s destination was […]
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Saturday’s scene at the Arlington Fly-In
The 49th Arlington Fly-In ran July 7-9. Those of you near a calendar will notice the fly-in ran Friday to Sunday instead of the past Thursday to Saturday. With Chamber of Commerce weather, the fly-in parking area hosted a healthy number — and wide variety — of aircraft. One of the great things about smaller events is the ability to see a wide range of […]
CFI professionalism topic of July 12 livestream
Flight instructor professionalism will be the topic of a July 12 livestream at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Instructors Rod Machado, Greg Brown, and David St. George will discuss the role instructors play in creating future pilots. The livestream is presented by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) and sponsored by the FAA and […]
Why are we still fascinated by Amelia Earhart 80 years later?
A new article in USA Today examines why we are all so fascinated by Amelia Earhart, who disappeared 80 years ago during the last leg of her quest to fly around the world. Although decades have passed since her last radio call on July 2, 1937, the mystery of her disappearance has captivated the minds of […]
Kirby Chambliss wins Red Bull race in Budapest
Two-time Red Bull Air Race titleholder Kirby Chambliss put his 2017 season on track with a win at the race in Budapest July 2. Canada’s Pete McLeod came in second, while Japan’s Yoshihide Muroya retained the head of the overall standings by clinching third. Chambliss now has six podiums and two victories at Budapest, which hosted the […]
EPS Diesel expands as engine certification nears
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Officials with EPS Diesel expect to complete the FAA certification process by the end of this year for the company’s Graflight 8 engine. Work toward a Type Certificate has been layered with the process that will lead to a Production Certificate, they noted. Concurrently, EPS has been expanding its facilities. The latest addition […]
First ever Drone Olympics set for July 21-23
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Drone U, an internet-based drone training company, will hold its first ever fly-in at its Albuquerque headquarters July 21-23. The sold-out event will be an opportunity for drone pilots, enthusiasts and advocates to meet, network and compete in a series of professionally-designed “missions,” according to officials. Hosting 75 pilots from around the […]
Cascade Warbirds to fly at Arlington Fly-In
The Cascade Warbirds will help make the 49th annual Arlington Fly-In be an even bigger event this year, bringing a greater number of warbirds than has been present for over a decade. The fly-in will feature flying action all three days, July 7-9, 2017. Airshows, airplane rides, musical entertainment, a runway movie theater, and camping highlight […]
Teachers field test aviation curriculum
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) You Can Fly High School Aviation Initiative is working to create aviation-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum for high schools across the country. Educators who will field test the curriculum this fall attended a teachers’ workshop held at AOPA’s Frederick, Maryland, headquarters June 26-28. The curriculum […]