Captain Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., squadron commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group – the famed Tuskegee Airmen or “Red Tails” – passed away in New York on July 2. He was 94. “Roscoe Brown and all of the Tuskegee Airmen overcame so much adversity to become one of the most respected […]
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Riders sought for P-51 ‘Red Nose’ at Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Open House
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — Visitors may have an opportunity to fly in a P-51 Mustang, “Red Nose,” at the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Open House on Saturday, July 16. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, based in Peachtree City, Ga., plans to bring its historic aircraft to Moton Field if at least two rides can […]
Latitude Aviation debuts simulcast ground school
Officials with Latitude Aviation at Coeur d’ Alene Airport in Idaho report a simulcast ground school kicks off today and runs through Aug. 18 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. PDT. The new Simulcast distance education is specifically targeted at students attending other schools or working during the day, officials noted. It is […]
Picture of the day: Cool plane
Intrepid air racer William E. Dubois sent in this photo of a plane he saw at Denver International Airport, with just a brief message: “Cool plane!”
Air Racing From The Cockpit: A long flight to a short race (Part 2)
See Part 1 here. Dispatch from KEPH, Ephrata, Washington: I smell burning French toast. Yeah. There’s a hint of cinnamon mixed into the strong, pungent odor that’s filling the cockpit. This can’t be good. I scan my limited engine instruments. Nothing is out of the ordinary. My oil pressure is normal. My oil temp is good. […]
Able Flight pilots get their wings
Just two months since Able Flight’s “Class of 2016” arrived at Purdue University, seven have already become licensed pilots. “Not only has this year’s class been our largest ever, it meant that we needed nine instructors and five planes to keep them in the air every day that weather has allowed them to fly,” Able Flight officials […]
Supervan 900 composite prop introduced
Hartzell Propeller and airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions are collaborating on a Supplemental Type Certificate for a new four-blade composite swept propeller for single-engine Supervan 900 aircraft. The propeller STC is expected fourth quarter 2016. “The Hartzell/Texas Turbine program matches engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with structural composite propellers especially designed for the Supervan 900,” […]
FXE first for Global Entry kiosk, authorized for Cuba flights
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), one of the nation’s busiest general aviation airports, is expanding its services with two new enhancements, a Global Entry kiosk and authorization to accept and depart flights to and from Cuba. FXE is the first general aviation airport in the country selected by the U.S. Customs and Border […]
Infographic captures the epic proportions of Oshkosh
More than 10,000 aircraft and half a million flight enthusiasts make Wittman Regional Airport the busiest airfield in the world during the EAA’s annual AirVenture Oshkosh. This weeklong event, slated for July 25-31, draws visitors from more than 80 countries, many of whom fly in. In addition to daily air shows, the event also includes […]