Just published is “Liberators over the Atlantic,” by Jack Colman and Richard Colman, which chronicles a young man’s flying experiences during World War II, including insight into flying the iconic B-24 Liberator. Growing up in York, England, Jack Colman achieved his long-held desire to become a pilot by joining the Royal Air Force in October […]
Pilot crashes after failing to remove parachute locking pin
The private pilot was departing in the Golden Circle Air T-Bird experimental light-sport airplane. Onboard video footage from a wingtip-mounted camera provided a view of the cockpit. The pilot could be seen with his left hand on the control yoke, but his right hand, which was near the engine throttle, was obscured. The airplane took […]
Picture of the day: Greeting the sun
Joshua Boyd of Greenville, S.C., sent in this photo, explaining: “My Piper Arrow at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) right before a morning flight.”
Dads for a Day help Young Eagles take flight
Several young people got their first chance to take to the skies at a Young Eagles event hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Dads for a Day, a mentoring group of adults for young people based in the Villages, Florida, brought several kids […]
Video: Tips to flying with a nervous passenger
Lyle Townsend posted this video Dec. 15, 2017, of his flight with his new friend Crystal, who is a self-admitted nervous flyer. She reached out to Lyle on Instagram and asked if pilots are willing to take “scaredy cats” up flying in small airplanes. “The only correct answer to this question is “ABSOLUTELY!” Lyle says. […]
Rare British aircraft among classic jets coming to Oshkosh 18
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the oldest jet aircraft in existence will be flying over the flightline at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 as the world’s largest fly-in brings together a rarely-seen gathering of these early jets. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29, 2018, at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Ford Tri-Motor flights at Sebring Sport Aviation Expo
SEBRING, Florida — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ford Tri-Motor will be a featured attraction at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 24-27, 2018, at Sebring Regional Airport. EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 has been chosen to host one of the stops on this year’s EAA Ford Tri-Motor tour. Viewing the aircraft is free. Rides […]
Benefits program introduced for business aviation
The Aviation Professionals Association has created a benefits program for its members, which includes 401k plans, accident and disability insurance, a college tuition program, financial planning, and more. Named AvPerks, the program was developed in partnership with benefits providers, including New York Life, Trans America and Colonial Life. The program meets the employee benefits needs […]
Distraction fatal for Piper pilot
The private pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight. Shortly after takeoff, he told the air traffic controller that he needed to return to the airport due to an attitude heading reference system (AHRS) “miscommunication.” Air traffic control radar data indicated that, at that time, the Piper PA-46 was about 1.75 miles north of the […]