The pilot reported that after a “normal” landing, he performed a 180° turn at the end of the grass airstrip in New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, and started his takeoff roll. After accelerating to 65 miles per hour, he reported the Cessna 172 became airborne at the crest of an incline, but about 20 feet above the […]
Eclipse watching at the airport
Lara Kaufmann, who may be the most ardent advocate of Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina, sent in these photos from the great Aug. 21, 2017, eclipse:
Every journey starts with a single step
You’ve heard this old bromide many times. We all have. There’s probably a bumper sticker with it printed between images of a map of the world and a cuddly puppy. There are certainly similarly worded inspirational posters slapped up in classrooms and office spaces all over the country. But have you really thought about it? […]
Which airport has been in the most movies?
Airports play a large part in our lives, but which one has had the most “parts” on the silver screen? Officials at Air New Zealand put together a Hollywood Takes Flight poster that reveals the top 20 airports featured in film, by number of appearances. Famous films that were shot at some of the airports are highlighted […]
NTSB launches blog about GA accident investigations
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a new blog series, Inside the NTSB’s General Aviation Investigative Process. The series explores how medical, mechanical, and general safety issues are examined in the agency’s investigations.
New book, Engine Management 101, now free online
Superior Air Parts is making its new book, “Engine Management 101,” available as a free flip-book download. “We were overwhelmed by the response we received to Engine Management 101 at our forums during Oshkosh,” said Scott Hayes, VP, Sales and Marketing. “We handed out every one of the 700 copies we had available to forum attendees […]
55th Texas Antique Airplane Association Fly-In Oct. 13-14
The 55th annual Texas Antique Airplane Association Fly-In will be held Oct. 13-14, 2017, at Gainesville Municipal Airport (KGLE). The folks at FunPlacesToFly.com have put a video together to give you a preview of what you’ll see at the fly-in: The weekend will include: Static displays, exhibits, and vendors Discounts on fuel Door prizes Food, […]
FBO expands to prepare for Florida’s peak winter season
STUART, Florida — Stuart Jet Center recently broke ground on two new hangars in preparation for a busy 2017 winter season. Both hangars will measure 25,000 square feet and will be able to accommodate aircraft up to a G-650 and Global Express. The project also includes an additional 11,000-square-feet of hangar-accessible office and shop space. […]
Bird strike bends Piper
The pilot reported the Piper PA-23-250 was in cruise flight at 2,500 feet above mean sea level (1,920 feet above ground level) when he heard a “bang” and felt a jolt in the flight controls. He noted no abnormal flight characteristics, so he continued the flight and landed without incident in Joliet, Illinois. After landing, […]