The organizers at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, S.C., have a pleasant problem. Their annual fly-in has such a remarkably good reputation in the flying community that expectations for more and better activities grow with each successful year. And the recently completed Sept. 9-13 event was no exception. This year more than 320 planes flew […]
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Seaplane Pilots Association plans new HQ, seaplane base
The Seaplane Pilots Association Foundation has been awarded a 30-year lease on lakefront land at Gilbert Airport in Winter Haven, Florida, to build a public seaplane base and a new headquarters building — the first such facility in the association’s 44-year history. The Winter Haven City Council approved the lease at its monthly meeting Oct. […]
Enhanced technology improves CAP’s flood damage assessment in SC
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Civil Air Patrol pilots photographing the flood damage in South Carolina began using a new tool in their emergency response arsenal — a Garmin Virb camera system that attaches to their planes’ wing strut. The cameras capture ground images directly below, which allows officials to make much faster use of the images. South Carolina Wing […]
TBM owners meet in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Daher and the TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) report record attendance for its latest annual gathering Oct. 7-11, with more than 100 TBMs — including 20 new TBM 900s, as well as the predecessor TBM 850s and TBM 700s — arrived at Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI). TBMOPA’s meeting of its worldwide membership included three days of […]
New Hartzell props now flying on more than 20% of TBM fleet
Hartzell Propeller reported at the 15th annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention held in Charleston, S.C., Oct. 7-11 it has delivered more than 150 swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900 aircraft in the 18 months since receiving FAA type certificate approval. “Hartzell’s new high performance structural composite propellers are flying on more than 20% […]
FAA expands RPA Pathfinder efforts
The FAA has entered into a Pathfinder agreement with CACI International to evaluate how the company’s technology can help detect Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the vicinity of airports. In testimony recently given before the House Aviation Subcommittee, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker said that flying an unmanned aircraft near a busy airfield poses an unacceptable […]
Flying Aviation Expo kicks off today
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The FLYING Aviation Expo kicks off today, Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 17. The expo begins with a parade of planes, and includes a learn to fly seminar, and keynote speeches from FLYING’s editor-in-chief, Stephen Pope, John and Martha King, who founded the King Schools in 1975, Brian Shul, a retired major who was […]
Skypark Airport reopens with new runway
WOODS CROSS, Utah — Skypark Airport reopened with a new runway Thursday, Oct. 15. Pilots who visit Skypark Airport will find the new 17/35 runway well worth the wait as it features new LED lighting and PAPI — precision approach path indicators. “We’re excited to have our loyal customers back at our FBO,” said Chris Volzer, Skypark […]
FAA issues $27 million grant for new airport in North Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has given a $27 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to the City of Williston, N.D., to purchase land to build a new airport to replace Sloulin Field International Airport (KISN). “This grant reflects our commitment to meet the changing aviation needs of airports around the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “As […]