At AirVenture 2017, the 80th anniversary of the Piper Cub was celebrated. The iconic yellow plane was featured in a sea of taildraggers, as well as a lineup of Piper taildraggers in photos captured by General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair.
Are you a pilot with a plus one?
There are few things in life more magical than flying. Even better is when we take someone else along for the ride. Whether our passengers are kids or kids at heart, nurturing their interest is key. Some may want to become pilots themselves. Others are happy to be passengers. While a few are interested, many […]
Video: ‘Flying was Plan B’
When was the last time you heard someone say “Flying was Plan B”? I’ll guess never. But that is exactly what flying is for Alaska’s Leighan Falley. Once she decided mountain guiding wasn’t a long-term path for her, she executed Plan B. The short film, “Denali’s Raven” is Leighan’s story…
Wanted: Pilots and mechanics for overseas missionary assignments
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has put out the help wanted sign: The organization, which provides medical flights from remote areas around the world, as well as delivering food and water and responding to disasters, is looking for pilots and mechanics. MAF officials tell the story of a young boy in Indonesia who benefit from MAF’s […]
Customize cabin heat with Turbo Heat
The Turbo Heat – from Custom Welding Products – is designed to match the exact specifications of each unique homebuilt. Each unit is made from industrial grade .063 aluminum tubes with .125 6061T-6 aluminum end caps laser cut, welded and machined to exact tolerance for ease of installation and a vibration free fit, according to company […]
King Schools discounts drone courses for AOPA members
Members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) now qualify for an exclusive discount on the King Schools Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course. “AOPA’s recent creation of a Drone Pilot Membership welcomes people who fly, or desire to fly, drones,” said John King, co-founder of King Schools. “Many will be hoping to acquire a Remote […]
JSfirm.com creates new scholarship for Embry-Riddle students
JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website, has created a scholarship that will help three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students at the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus. JSfirm.com will award three $1,000 scholarships this fall to students enrolled in the aeronautical science, aviation maintenance science, and aerospace engineering degree programs. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate financial need and have a 2.5 […]
Pilot’s poor planning results in fuel exhaustion
During a local flight, the pilot reported that the engine on his Sonex quit while maneuvering about 1,200 feet above ground level. The pilot felt his only option was to land in a soybean field near Wolcottville, Indiana. He attempted to fly as slow as possible prior to touchdown. After rolling about 50 feet in the […]
Sunglasses and a cool jacket…
You never know what you’ll see at Oshkosh. General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair captured this photo at EAA AirVenture 2017, which gives a nod to all the mechanics who keep the GA fleet flying.