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.
Erickson Aircraft Collection is an Oregon jewel
A fabulous aircraft collection resides just to the east of Oregon’s fabled snow-capped volcanic peaks, in Madras, Oregon. Numbering nearly 30 airplanes and ranging from a Stearman biplane to a B-17G Flying Fortress, the Erickson Aircraft Collection is the realized dream of Oregon aviation pioneer Jack Erickson. Michael Oliver is the general manager of the […]
From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Leadership Award winner
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Phillips 66 Aviation revealed at this year’s EAA AirVenture that Eric Whyte of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the winner of the Young Eagles Leadership Award. Whyte’s holds the distinction of being the first individual to transition from Young Eagle to Young Eagles volunteer pilot. He took his first Young Eagles flight on […]
The best GA airports for viewing the solar eclipse
A new post from Flying Magazine details the best general aviation airports to view Aug. 21’s solar eclipse, but don’t start planning your flight yet. With the solar eclipse less than two weeks away, airports throughout the line of totality are bracing for heavy traffic, with many already booked solid. The post lists a number […]
Second Captain Jepp Challenge launches
Jeppesen and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) recently launched the second year of the “Captain Jepp Challenge” to encourage continued pilot learning and the enhancement of flying skills. Participants in the program register to attend free, in-person or online seminars, forums, educational courses and webinars throughout the year to earn program points and […]
Flyover Country app released
Ever wonder what you are flying over? A new free app, Flyover Country, has the answer for you. Funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth Sciences developed the offline mobile app. The free app lets users track their flight using GPS and discover the world below with geologic […]