Every day, pilots and astronauts face life-or-death situations when they risk their lives to test the capabilities of physics and science. With limited time, harsh conditions and the pressure of survival, they must do everything they can to make it back on the ground safely. A new television series, “Survival in the Skies,” tells the […]
Loss of control for unknown reasons kills two
At the conclusion of a cross-country flight, the instrument-rated pilot was cleared for an instrument approach in actual instrument meteorological conditions. About two minutes later, the Beech F33A entered a right descending turn away from the airport. The controller attempted to contact the pilot, but received no response. The airplane hit a reservoir about eight […]
Picture of the day: The secret to staying young
Lee Beery sent in this photo of him flying upside down in his Corby Starlet. He says: “I think this is an interesting photo of a very old man, 86, having fun flying his Corby Starlet over Clear Lake in California. You will find him out over the lake having fun several times a week. […]
Flying through time
Ryan Lihs of Sioux City, Iowa, is an enthusiastic-yet-humble sort of aviator. When he flew his handsome black-and-gold biplane to Antique Airfield for the 2017 Antique Airplane Association Fly-In in Blakesburg, Iowa, this past Labor Day, numerous admirers were irresistibly drawn to it. He happily shared the history of his 1929 Pitcairn PA-6. In fact, […]
Videos: My Metal Mistress
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com recently posted a couple of videos about Mike Laney’s restored 1956 Cessna 172 that he calls “My Metal Mistress.” The first documents an early morning flight, while the second gives an indoor tour of the classic airplane.
KBZN opens new 5,050 runway
A new 5,050′ asphalt runway at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN) will help separate general aviation from the airport’s commercial traffic, creating a more efficient environment for transient aircraft operations and flight training. According to Airport Director Brian Sprenger, the new runway was first envisioned in 1972. It was completed this year at a cost […]
MooneyShares takes off
Aircraft manufacturer Mooney International and Partners in Aviation (PIA) have formed a new partnership: MooneyShares. The new program is designed to match prospective owners to share ownership and operation of the aircraft. “Customers with varying needs and requirements can now come together, through PIA, and realize acquisition costs as low as 50 cents on the […]
New name for KOWA FBO
OWATONNA, Minn. – The City of Owatonna will now operate its Avfuel-branded FBO at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport as Southern Minnesota Flight Center. The new name supports the airport’s mission to attract traffic as the gateway to southern Minnesota, according to airport officials. “We’ve been working on rolling out the new name for a while, […]
Premier Jet Center designated Pilatus Service Center
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Premier Jet Center (PJC) has been designated as an authorized Pilatus service center by KCAC Aviation. PJC now offers Pilatus support throughout KCAC’s Pilatus aircraft sales territory including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. For Pilatus owners, Premier Jet Center has the resources to offer a “one-stop-shop” in support for their […]