By Patrick Romano For nearly a decade, I have had the privilege of accessing the backcountry by airplane. It is a passion that has led me down many paths and created many opportunities. In that relatively brief time span, I have been able to teach or fly in just about every type of light bush […]
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SkyVector adds realism to drone movie, adds DROTAMS
SEATTLE – Moviegoers watching the latest big screen thriller are treated to an extra dose of realism courtesy of SkyVector. “Eye in the Sky,” starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, and the late Alan Rickman, explores the moral, political, and tactical dilemmas surrounding a drone missile strike with potential civilian casualties. SkyVector‘s worldwide aeronautical charts were chosen […]
Planning for Rhinebeck Aerodrome gala moves ahead
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Planning for the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum’s Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala is moving ahead, with organizers noting it will be the most elaborate event the Aerodrome has undertaken to kick off an airshow season. The gala will be centered around the Aerodrome’s recently completed reproduction of Charles Lindbergh’s famed Spirit of St. […]
Mustang raffle tickets benefit Mercy Flight Southeast
Raffle tickets are still available for the chance to fly a P-51 Mustang at Stallion 51 in Florida. The fundraiser will benefit Mercy Flight Southeast, which provides free air transportation to far-from-home medical appointments for adults and children using a network of volunteer pilots. While pilots donate their airplanes, fuel and flight hours to complete […]
Air Force museum to ‘come alive’ to celebrate opening of fourth building
DAYTON, Ohio — On June 11-12, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will come alive with special activities to celebrate the grand opening of the fourth building, which will feature 10 presidential aircraft and a collection of flight test aircraft, along with the Space Shuttle Exhibit and huge cargo planes. Visitors can climb aboard […]
StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada offer fixed rate overhauls for PT6A
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) are offering fixed rate pricing on PT6A small engines overhauls. The limited-time offer, valid through Dec. 31, 2016, applies to PT6A turboprop engine models -114, -21, -27, -28, -41, -42. In addition to the fixed rate offer, owners will not receive any extra charges for typical corrosion, sulphidation, expired […]
Banyan hires new avionics sales rep
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lorrie White recently joined Banyan Air Service as an avionics sales representative. White started her aviation career in 2002 when she enlisted in the United State Navy as an avionics technician and gained experience working on the P-3 Orion, S-3 Viking, and SH-60 Seahawk. She was recruited to be a high-risk instructor for […]
Air racing from the cockpit
Dispatch from KSXU, Santa Rosa, New Mexico: I’m an unlikely air racer. First, I’m 52 years old. Second, I have no sponsors beyond my 401K plan. Third, my plane is… ah… pedestrian when it comes to airspeed. Still, with all those cards stacked against me, I plan to race this season. And I plan to win. You’re […]
RAF and partners reopen public-use airfield
By Carmine Margo Mowbray, Recreational Aviation Foundation Have you ever wanted a little island paradise all to yourself? That is very possible now, thanks to a group of hardworking pilot volunteers who partnered with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to reclaim the North Fox Island airstrip from years of neglect. Just 23 nm north of […]