While many pilots are anxiously awaiting May 1, when third class medical reform becomes reality, others are facing a problem: Their insurance companies are requiring an FAA medical in spite of the new reforms, now called BasicMed by the FAA. Take Bill Talutis of Murchison, Texas, who said in a recent Letter to the Editor […]
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Skyrunner takes off
SHREVEPORT, La. — SkyRunner is now selling its dual purpose, FAA-approved off-road aircraft. Featuring a dual engine powertrain, a Polaris ProStar 1000 engine powers the ground system, while a Rotax 914 UL light-sport aircraft engine enables SkyRunner to take flight. Using ram-air parafoil wing technology, renowned for its safety due to inherent stability, control and resistance to […]
Texas Legislative GA Caucus takes off
The Texas Legislative General Aviation Caucus recently met for the first time this session in Austin, Texas. New officers were elected and a presentation was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Director on the importance of general aviation in Texas. Outgoing Chairman Representative John Kuempel started off the meeting discussing the importance of […]
NAHA scholarship awarded to high school girl
DAYTON, Ohio — A 15-year-old Mason High School student is the youngest person and first female to win the annual Mitchell Cary-Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship. The National Aviation Heritage Alliance presented a scholarship certificate on Feb. 14, 2017, to Mullika Pandit, daughter of Miti and Anirudh Pandit of Mason. The presentation took place in […]
Deadline approaching for taildragger scholarship applications
Applications for the LadiesLoveTaildraggers’ scholarships are due no later than Feb. 28, 2017. The organization is now offering six scholarships. The latest is a Tailwheel Endorsement scholarship funded by the International Stinson Club. Scholarships up for grabs include: Three Tailwheel Endorsement scholarships; A Tailwheel Endorsement and Unusual Attitude Training Class in Indiana with Billy Werth; A STOL Class in North […]
Online insurance portal launched for UAS
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Global Aerospace, an international aviation and aerospace insurance provider, has launched an online portal designed to provide drone owners and operators the ability to purchase an annual policy online. “For a number of years, Global Aerospace has been developing portal technology to simplify access to our insurance products and help our customers […]
Falling in love…with a Beech Staggerwing
If a woman saw this ad on a dating website, she would most likely pass: “Born in 1944, I’ve been through a war, worked occasionally, but I am well-traveled, steady and true, and love to fly. I’m athletic, though a bit stout, and honestly, I’m a heavy drinker with lots of gas, plus I smoke […]
AOPA Fly-In helps couple connect
A new post on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association website tells how Jack Alexander and Arlene Myers, two AOPA Fly-In volunteers, connected over their shared love of flying at an event in July 2014. The two were married at the Cape Cod airport on May 21, 2016. “I can hardly believe at our age, […]
First Red Bull Air Race in the books
Abu Dhabi (UAE) — In the start to the 2017 Red Bull Air Race season, the Czech Republic’s Martin Sonka clinched his first race win since he joined the World Championship in 2010. Rising winds that brought the racetrack alive Feb. 11 didn’t affect Sonka, whose time of 53.139 blew away his opponents by more than a […]