The Take Flight 5K will be held Saturday, May 23, at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in Greenville, South Carolina. The race will depart from Runway Park, which is located next to the Runway Cafe at 21 Airport Road Extension. “Most people have a charity that they help support, so this year, in addition to raising […]
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AirMap to graphically aid RPA operators
AirMap is a free, comprehensive digital map that allows remotely pilot aircraft (RPA) operators to visualize the airspace around them, including areas where they may not be permitted to fly. AirMap integrates multiple sources of data and gives RPA operators an easy-to-use, yet detailed, solution providing a single view of the restricted areas around an area of […]
Iconic seaplane to star in Hollywood movie
“What is that?” My student and I were on downwind to Runway 16 at Pierce County/Thun Field (KPLU) in Puyallup, Wash., when he uttered this phrase. “It looks like something out of World War II!” he exclaimed as we saw the high-wing boat-hulled aircraft make its final approach. And he is right. The “that” in question […]
Alaska Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame gala a fabulous success
By ROB STAPLETON In its most successful Aviation Hall of Fame to date, the Alaska Aviation Museum honored Oren Hudson, George Pappas, and Frank Dorbandt at the Wings of Freedom Hangar at Merrill Field on March 26 in Anchorage. About 300 people attended the event, which included a sit-down dinner and live and silent auctions. “This is […]
Video: Back your Husky up to the dock
Two and three blade MT propeller systems — with a reversing option — are now available for installation on Aviat Husky aircraft. Flight Resource founding partner Larry Schlasinger said he received the STC on Tuesday, April 21. “We are very excited to be able to offer this new option to our customers,” said Schlasinger. “The reversing […]
Gathering attracts a crowd
ANCHORAGE – It feels like half of Alaska showed up at the FedEx Maintenance Hangar at Anchorage International on Saturday. In all the years I’ve been coming to the show, I don’t ever remember seeing the show this busy. In addition to thousands of people, and a sold-out exhibit area, a wide variety of planes […]
Breitling partners with pilot and professional golfer Morgan Hoffmann
Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has partnered with professional golfer and pilot Morgan Hoffmann. Hoffmann most recently placed fourth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and is ranked among the top 100 players in the official world golf ranking. He grew up in a family of aviators and was inspired by golf legend and […]
Mystery box heads to Georgia
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The “Mystery Box” from last year’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander. The contents of the “Mystery Box” — […]
Hydroswing to provide doors for hangars at KSDM
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Hydroswing North America has been selected as the sole source of hangar doors at KSDM. In 2013, the San Diego City Council approved a redevelopment of Brown Field Municipal Airport in Otay Mesa, involving more than $1 billion in planned improvements over the next 20 years. Metropolitan Airpark, a four-phase commercial development, will cover […]