Hundreds of people gathered to be with Dick Cole at SUN ‘n FUN 2018 in Lakeland, Florida, on April 14, 2018. Cole has earned their acclaim in so many ways. At 102 years of age, his wise and experienced perspective should be sufficient to garner respect from the rest of us. Cole is a World […]
Just 103 introduced
WALHALLA, SC – Just Aircraft has added a new ultralight aircraft design to its growing list of flying machines. Just 103 was created to conform to the FAA’s Part 103 criteria for an ultralight. The single seat aircraft weighs less than 254 pounds and flies with a top speed of 63 mph. The Just 103 […]
Global GA market valued at $21.1 billion, with growth on the way
The global general aviation market was valued at $21.1 billion in 2017, with a new report estimating compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.72% through 2023. According to officials with Research and Markets, general aviation makes up a considerable component of any national airspace and airport system. As a result, insight into general aviation is […]
Book: The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airshop
In The Girl Aviator and the Phantom Airship (originally published in 1911), Peggy Prescott and her brother Roy must win the $5,000 grand prize at an air show before a scheming banker forecloses on their aunt’s Long Island farm. From the book’s dustcover, “Peggy and Roy are two orphans who drop out of school and […]
Air Plains Services celebrates 500th 182XP engine upgrade
WELLINGTON, Kansas – Air Plains Services, which provides extreme performance upgrades for a variety of general aviation aircraft, recently sold its 500th 300-horsepower 182XP engine upgrade, this one for a Cessna 182 owner in Kansas City. “This was special for us, not only as the 500th 300-horsepower upgrade, but because it ended up sparking a […]
Pressure leads to plane crash
The pilot of an experimental amateur-built airplane reported that he felt pressured by a trailing airplane while in the traffic pattern at the airport in Grass Valley, California. He further reported that this pressure caused him to turn base and then final sooner than expected, which resulted in an increased airspeed and higher than expected […]
Picture of the Day: A part of S44 will live on
Any time an airport closes is a sad day. Spanaway Airport (S44) in western Washington recently suffered such a fate. However, airline pilot and flight instructor Ryan Weir was able to rescue one small part of S44. “It’s just a shame to lose another ‘old school’ airport like this,” noted Ryan via email. “I will […]
Success starts with a good breakfast
When an idea has merit both literally and metaphorically, I tend to be intrigued. That’s certainly true of the title of this piece. Being successful at pretty much anything begins with a good breakfast. Now, when I say “good,” I don’t mean tasty. I’m not advocating a lifestyle soaked in sugar, massive quantities of carbohydrates, […]
Aircraft shipments up in first quarter
Aircraft shipments were up in the first quarter of 2018, according to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). However, GAMA officials note that while overall delivery of airplanes and rotorcraft rose compared to the same quarter of 2017, there were some mixed performance within the types. “We are pleased to see the […]