ORONO, Maine – WINGsReality EDU’s Fall 2017 Private Pilot ground school registration is open. Classes start Sept. 7. But what if you can’t be in Orono, Maine, for the 14-week course? No problem. WINGsReality EDU offers the course live online in real time. “This class will be fun and interesting to anyone who seeks a […]
Loss of control bends Cessna 170
The pilot reported that while on short final to the airport in East Haddam, Conn., two flocks of geese departed the field in front of his airplane, but “no immediate evasion action was necessary.” During the landing roll, the Cessna 170 began to swerve and veered off the runway to the left. The pilot reported […]
The need for speed
Air show star Kyle Franklin was a hit at EAA AirVenture 2017, where he flew the new Kitfox Speedster and met with fans at the Kitfox exhibit on the grounds. General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair captured these photos at the show, while Kitfox’s John McBean sent us the photo of the new Speedster in flight.
Changing horses mid-stream
Dispatch from KSAF, Santa Fe, New Mexico…three weeks ago: Faces solemn, my mechanics each rest a hand on one of my shoulders. One on my left and one on my right, they gently guide me across the crowded hangar floor, around Race 53, and to the north wall. There — SMACK — they smash my head […]
Court strikes down restrictions at KHTO
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York issued a permanent injunction Aug. 7, 2017, that strikes down access restrictions to New York’s East Hampton Airport (HTO) and resolves several years of litigation by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and others. Federal District Court Judge Joanna Seybert officially ended the litigation […]
Aviation City to add restroom and showers
ARCADIA, Fla. – Do you like to camp at airports? If so, and you happen to also enjoy proper restroom and shower facilities, you can help make both a reality at Aviation City at Florida’s Arcadia Airport. Friends of Arcadia Airport has raised about half of the $41,000 needed to complete the project. The Community […]
Gemco launches protection programs for piston engines
Gemco has introduced a set of protection programs for piston aircraft engines. Gemco’s flagship catastrophic protection program covers unscheduled maintenance and engine-driven accessories for the cost of an extra gallon of gas per hour, according to company officials. Working with the aircraft owner and his preferred maintenance provider, Gemco turns “unpredictable engine expenses into an […]
National Model Aviation Day Aug. 12
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, thousands of model aircraft enthusiasts will celebrate the fifth annual National Model Aviation Day with more than 75 free events open to the public across the country. This national event will bring together hobbyists and members of local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) clubs to enjoy flying and learn about […]
New airport and hangar insurance offered in Florida
Stratus Risk Underwriters and Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company have introduced a new product for airport property and hangar owners and renters in Florida. “The Florida property insurance market offers a limited number of options to the aviation community,” said Doug Gaudet, president and CEO of Stratus Risk Underwriters. “The state’s exposure to catastrophe losses […]