Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com posted this video of highlights from the Flights of our Fathers Airshow and Fly-in in Terrell, Texas. “This annual event draws thousands of aviation enthusiasts, local and regional residents to enjoy a full day of events and attractions,” noted Smitty Smith. “We had a great time taking in the sights and […]
STOL Clinic slated at 9I0
SimplyFly Adventures is launching a STOL clinic on the 2,200′ grass strip at Havana Regional Airport (9I0) in Illinois Oct. 20-21, 2017. “It is a BYOP event — Bring Your Own Plane,” organizers note. The first session will be ground school to review slow flight and short/soft field operations, followed by dinner in downtown Havana […]
Study confirms companies that use business aviation more successful
A new study of S&P 500 companies shows that the use of business aviation is a sign of a well-managed enterprise among America’s most highly valued and well-respected companies. “This report reaffirms what study after study, from one decade to the next, have repeatedly found: Smart entrepreneurs and companies understand the value of business aviation in […]
$199 ADS-B receiver unveiled
Adventure Pilot, the maker of the iFly GPS, has unveiled its affordable ADS-B receiver, the RXWX. According to company officials, the device builds on the Stratux platform, but arrives fully assembled and ready to fly. Features include: Dual band ADS-B In; Internal WAAS capable GPS sensor; Temperature sensing automated cooling fan; WiFi Interface up to […]
Raisbeck receives STC approval for five-blade swept propellers for King Air 350
Raisbeck Engineering has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for its new composite five-blade swept propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 350. The propeller, designed to improve King Air comfort, performance and efficiency, was developed in collaboration with Hartzell Propeller, according to Raisbeck officials. The new 106″ diameter propeller reduces weight and […]
Takeoff goes awry
After taking off from a frozen gravel bar by a river in remote wilderness near Arctic Village, Alaska, the Cessna 170B stalled. The left main landing gear struck the edge of the cut bank and the left wing hit the ground. The fuselage then hit the top of the bank and spun counterclockwise. The left […]
The Breitling DC-3 over America’s landmarks
The Breitling DC-3 recently completed its historic journey setting the world record as the oldest plane to circumnavigate the globe. Departing from Geneva last March, the Breitling DC-3 made its grand return to Switzerland after circling the world, landing in Sion where 100,000 aviation enthusiasts were expected to attend the Breitling Sion Airshow. The DC-3 toured the […]
Wings soar over Camarillo
“Go see some different airshows.” With that encouragement from my better half, I found myself driving to Southern California for my first visit to the Wings Over Camarillo airshow. 2017 marked the 37th year for this event, which means they have figured out how to do it right and keep folks coming back. Sponsored by […]
Mission Aviation Fellowship to the rescue after Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria ripped apart homes and caused destruction across Dominica, Barbuda, and other Caribbean islands already reeling from the effects of Hurricane Irma. As families in the Caribbean struggle to recover, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has staff on the ground and in the air providing assistance. “MAF is working with Samaritan’s Purse to survey the needs […]