By DEREK ROBERTS. “All I want to do is fly airplanes,” says the 32-year-old aerobatic competitor, air racer, airshow performer and air tour operator. “I’m really passionate about it.” Indeed, Anthony Oshinuga lives and breathes aviation. As the owner and chief pilot of Air Oshi, based in Temecula, California, Oshinuga offers aerial tours of the […]
South Carolina airports contribute $16.3 billion annually to economy
South Carolina airports contribute $16.3 billion annually to the state and local economies, according to a new report released by the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC). “We believe this study strongly supports the important contribution that airports make to our economy,” said SCAC Executive Director James Stephens. “Overall, the 57 airports in our system contribute […]
Video: Have questions about ADS-B equipment?
Have questions about what equipment you need to satisfy the 2020 ADS-B mandate? A new video from the FAA features a GA pilot, Jamal Wilson, asking David Gray, an FAA official, lots of questions about what equipment he needs for his Cherokee 180.
Cyberinsurance coverage tailored for general aviation introduced
Willis Towers Watson Aerospace Cyber Guard, a tailored cyberinsurance solution for the general aviation industry, has launched. Officials with Willis Towers Watson said they recognize that cyber risk exposure is a growing concern for general aviation companies as their business models evolve and they increasingly rely on in-house or outsourced technology to run their business. […]
Race on the Runway at KORL
Orlando, Florida – Runners and walkers participating in the 8th Annual Run for the Angels 5K will get a firsthand view of what pilots see as they navigate around Orlando Executive Airport (KORL). The 3.1-mile race course winds along taxiways, runways, and by the hangars of the airport. The fundraiser, which supports Angel Flight Southeast, is […]
152 pilot hits snow berm on landing
The pilot reported that on his second landing he felt a “small” impact just before touchdown, and then the Cessna 152 pitched down and skidded to a stop at the airport in Shirley, N.Y. After the airplane came to a stop, he observed smoke coming from the lower left side of the cowling just forward […]
Pictures of the day: Powering through
Dale Rogers of Mayfair, Saskatchewan, sent in these photos for Picture of the Day of his Summit 2 Powered Parachute taken while he was flying overhead in Saskatchewan skies. Would you to like have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture […]
A visit to Alaska
A 2017 journey to the 49th state took me to Fairbanks and Anchorage. Having been to Anchorage years ago, I knew I would be re-visiting the Alaskan Aviation Museum, but it turned out that many other aircraft photo opportunities presented themselves during the trip. Spending time along the shore of Lake Hood was definitely a pleasure […]
How to make great flying videos
Want to record your epic flights and share them with the world, but not sure how to get started? Trent Palmer, a drone pilot and bush pilot who posts lots of videos to YouTube, recently published a video on how to make flying videos, which gives you tips on everything from where to place your […]