By BOB JAQUES Hundreds of spectators gathered Oct. 1-2, 2016, on the grassy field along a seldom used runway in Dayton, Ohio, to watch World War I replica airplanes have mock dogfights as they flew overhead. The rat-tat-tat of machine gun fire could be heard over the loudspeakers as the airplanes approached the crowd overhead. The replica […]
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Oklahoma No Drone Zone goes into effect Nov. 1
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma House Bill 2599, which restricts the flight of unmanned aircraft over locations and businesses that are considered critical infrastructure, goes into effect Nov. 1, 2016. The bill was passed last year in light of new security concerns for businesses, government facilities and private citizens, according to lawmakers. Sen. Ron Sharp was […]
Aviation Community Foundation takes off
DENVER — Aviation Community Foundation held its first “Elevate Workshop” Oct. 14-15 at Centennial Airport (KAPA), which brought together aviation educators from around the country to participate in a first of its kind, intensive workshop. The Elevate Workshop aimed to give educators tools and resources to take their programs to the next level, according to […]
‘Taming the Twin’ released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video on safely flying multiengine aircraft. “Taming the Twin: Four Rules for Safe Multiengine Flying” looks at proactive steps pilots can take to ensure a safe outcome on every multiengine flight. “Few things in general aviation are as rewarding as […]
Piper M350 Certified by EASA
VERO BEACH, Florida —The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded Piper Aircraft the validated type certificate for the Piper M350, paving the way for the aircraft to enter service in Europe. “The Piper M350 is the only current production pressurized piston-engine aircraft now on the market, making type certification by EASA an important achievement,” […]
Texas proclaims November Aviation Appreciation Month
For the sixth time, the Texas governor has proclaimed November Aviation Appreciation Month, noting that the “aviation industry is critical to our economy and way of life.”
Pairing travelers with operators will increase airport value
General aviation pilots know the attraction of private aviation. Go where you want, when you want. Fellow earthlings without a pilot certificate have fewer options. Car, bus, train or airline. That’s about it. FlyOtto, from the creators of OpenAirplane, give our non-pilot neighbors the same flexibility we pilots enjoy. Even better, it’ll bring business to […]
What Bob Hoover taught me about flying and life
In the latest eMentor from the National Association of Flight Instructors, NAFI Board Chair Bob Meder wrote eloquently about the time he met legendary Bob Hoover. It’s a great read: “I became a flight instructor in January of 2001. Even though I had a fair amount of life experience by then, I was concerned, not […]
Cessna 150 raffle takes off
Build A Plane is joining with the Eagle Flying Museum to fund youth aviation education programs by raffling off a recently refurbished Cessna 150. Funds will be used to help kids restore a classic Boeing Stearman, according to officials. Raffle ticket sales are underway now and will end Christmas Eve. The winner will be announced just in […]