Rick Garcia, president of Lakeland, Florida-based Gulf Coast Avionics, flies his Seneca II over Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL). “While Lakeland Linder is home to the annual SUN ‘n FUN fly-in, it is also much more,” he said. “The Central Florida Aerospace Academy, the Aerospace Center for Excellence, NOAA Hurricane Hunters, Polk State College, flight […]
Human Factors: Fuel mismanagement
One of my nephews is really keen on becoming a pilot. I had some time over the summer, so I committed to flying a Piper Twin Comanche up to his hometown, taking him flying over to the coast, and flying back with a lesson involved. The flight from Wilmington, Delaware, to Cape May, N.J., proceeded […]
Half of U.S. aircraft fleet will miss ADS-B deadline
A report in Aviation International News by Chad Trautvetter notes that just 46.2% of the U.S. aircraft fleet is projected to meet the ADS-B equipment mandate by the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline. With only 411 days left, only 30.3% of airplanes are equipped, according to FAA data as of Nov. 1. But the numbers on […]
California pilot wins Air Race 1 China Cup
Californian air racer Steve Senegal is the first person to win an air race in China after clinching the Air Race 1 China Cup in Wuhan.
Seattle couple donate $50,000 to Museum of Flight’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
A Seattle couple has donated $50,000 to the Museum of Flight for its Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park.
Worx introduces 20-volt brushless drill and driver
Worx has introduced a new 20V Brushless Drill & Driver.
Runway excursion damages Baby Lakes wings
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: On the water at last
Laureano Mier submitted the following photos and note: “The Seattle World Cruiser Project is a celebration of the first circumnavigation of the globe by air. On Sept. 18, 2018, the Seattle II was launched into Lake Washington from the Renton Airport seaplane ramp for its first flight from floats.” Would you like to have your […]
Getting into the Santa swing of things
Consider, if you will, what the public perception of general aviation might be if average, everyday folks regularly ran into the opportunity to experience flight in the course of their normal activities. They could buy a flight for themselves. Or with a loved one. Or a friend.