SEARING, Florida — Aviation safety speaker Rod Machado will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2017 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. He is the author of numerous flight training textbooks, including Rod Machado’s Sport Pilot Handbook. Besides his keynote address he will also present three programs between Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27. Since 1973, […]
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Museum presents new exhibit on WASP
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) has opened a new exhibit on pilot Margaret Hurlburt. On display are various memorabilia pieces, such as her logbook, photographs and awards, including her WASP wings and Congressional Medal of Honor. Two special artifacts include Hurlburt’s lucky monkey puppet and helmet, both of which were […]
Fly to Win contest launches
Lightspeed Aviation, a manufacturer of aviation headsets, and OpenAirplane, an online aircraft rental booking service that allows pilots to skip local checkouts, have teamed to offer pilots a chance to win the latest Lightspeed products. Through March 27, 2016, OpenAirplane will track their members’ flight hours and the number of airports they fly out of. […]
AirVenture to commemorate 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, with flying activities and other highlights recalling the events and heroism of that fateful day, which initiated America’s involvement in World War II and changed our nation forever. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, […]
Yelvington Jet Aviation joins Paragon Network
Yelvington Jet Aviation, an FBO at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB) in Florida, has joined the Paragon Network. Yelvington Jet Aviation opened its doors in July 1998 after servicing aircraft since its incorporation in 1990. The facility, located adjacent to the main runway 7L/25R, offers five acres of ramp space, 36,000 square feet of insulated hangar space, […]
Picture of the day: On short final
Robert Bement sent in this photo, explaining: “On short final into Big Creek, Idaho (U60). My passenger took this picture with my camera. The airplane was a 1959 Cessna 182.”
Video STOL Tips: Landing
Backcountry Aviation‘s Patrick Romano continues his series of STOL Tip, with the third installment covering landing technique. “Greasing it on” is often a luxury of long runways, but when short with no go-around is the objective, minimum speed and maximum control is in order. Read the story at BackcountryPilot.org, then check out this video: Read the […]
New weather reporting system delayed at S52
Winter weather delays have moved the installation date for a new weather reporting system at the Methow Valley State Airport (S52) in Washington state to late spring 2016. The Washington State Department of Transportation previously estimated that the weather reporting system – also known as an Automated Weather Observing System – would be operational by […]
Sidney Airport wins Nebraska Airport of the Year
SIDNEY, Neb. — Avfuel-branded dealer L&L Aviation started 2016 with a bang as Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY) won Nebraska’s non-Part 139 Airport of the Year award during a Jan. 28 banquet held in conjunction with the 24th Annual Nebraska Aviation Symposium. “We’re truly honored,” said Jon Leever, L&L Aviation co-owner. “L&L Aviation took over airport management […]