The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has launched a Virtual Museum at RedTail.org. The online collection of artifacts, memorials and personal mementos aims to explore the experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen, so people of all ages can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their service […]
Video series puts Russian passion for aviation on display
There’s little doubt the love of flight is universal. While other countries have a smaller community, those involved are no less passionate than those of us in the United States. Case in point is Flight TV, self-proclaimed as “the only Russian television production about general aviation.” Episode 15 was released back in August and the […]
NBAA offers scholarship for aspiring business aviation professionals
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will soon offer a new scholarship to support the development of aspiring business aviation professionals. The Fred and Diane Fitts Aviation Scholarship will include funds of up to $2,500 to assist four individuals seeking careers as business aviation schedulers, dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants, according to company […]
New corporate hangars planned at AUS and HOU
Western LLC, a real estate development firm with a focus on aviation, has signed a deal with Signature Flight Support to bring new corporate hangars to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, Texas, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, Texas. According to officials, Western is in the initial phases of these new corporate […]
SR22 hits power lines
The private pilot was flying a night visual pattern to a non-towered airport in Lancaster, Texas. Due to another airplane on final approach, he extended the downwind leg to create spacing. While on the extended final in a rural area with low lighting, he descended the airplane well below a proper glidepath to the runway […]
Goose on the loose
Ace photographer Rob Stapleton sent us these two photos of N703, a Grumman Goose owned and operated by John Pletcher of the Goose Hangar at Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) in Anchorage, Alaska.
Tips to break-in your new engine
In my last column, Breaking in a new engine in the Aug. 24 issue, I discussed the mechanics of breaking in an engine. In this column I will discuss some of the steps every pilot should take during break-in. The first decision is what oil to use for break-in. Here, again, you need to refer to […]
Pilots flock to KLEE for continuing education
Pilots flocked to Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida Oct. 21, 2017, to attend the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 Fly-In. They came by plane and by car to hear a presentation by Rock Rockcastle, an instructor representing the FAA’s Safety Team. He talked about the Wings Pilot Proficiency Program and why Air Traffic Controllers […]
Improvements at KLXT spur regional growth
Recent projects at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport (LXT) in Missouri took nearly 20 years to complete, but with a new runway extension and acquisition of a hangar complex, the airport is now positioned to attract more business. Lee’s Summit, 16 miles southeast of Kansas City, is one of the fastest growing communities in the state […]