James Pilat submitted the following photo and note: “Roscoe Turner entered the 1938 National Air Races in Cleveland, Sept. 3-5, with the aircraft renamed “Pesco Special” (sponsor was PESCO, Pump Engineering Service Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio), winning the Thompson Trophy Race. For the 1939 races, the aircraft carried the registration NR263Y and the name “Miss […]
Who are you?
Do you use your N number when announcing yourself? You should.
Canadian hangar shines inside and out
The hangar houses a Mooney Acclaim and Cessna 182, as well as a flight simulator to keep skills sharp.
Swift Fuels, Purdue University team to develop new fuel technology
Faculty and researchers at Purdue’s Davidson School of Chemical Engineering will work with Swift Fuels to develop new fuels.
Baker Aviation named authorized dealer for Raisbeck Engineering
Raisbeck Engineering expands its dealer network.
Applications now being taken for GlobalAir.com scholarship
Deadline to apply for the scholarships is Aug. 14.
Piper hits truck while landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during approach, which resulted in an impact with a semi-truck.
Picture of the Day: Basking in the sun
Sam Aniello submitted the following photo and note: “Collings Foundation’s P-51 Mustang “Toulouse Nuts” basking in the morning light on the ramp at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL).” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of […]
Mountain flying made easier
ADS-B is helping remove blind spots, boosting safety for pilots.