WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) has introduced S. 755, the Fairness for Pilots Act, which broadens protections for general aviation pilots provided by Inhofe’s Pilot’s Bill of Rights, which was signed into law in 2012. A staunch advocate of GA, Inhofe is a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and […]
Final episode on Reno Air Races airs Sunday
The final one-hour episode featuring the 2016 STIHL National Championship Air Races will air Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 12:30 pm PT/3:30 pm ET on NBC Sports Network. A preview can be viewed here and below. “It has been a wonderful experience for us and for our fans to be taken back to race week in […]
ForeFlight 9 released
HOUSTON — ForeFlight has released ForeFlight 9, the latest software release that includes Checklist, Glide Advisor, SiriusXM Audio, and more, according to company officials. Integrated ForeFlight Checklist ForeFlight has integrated one of the most important aviation tools into the app, reducing cockpit clutter and keeping critical safety procedures organized and easily accessible. Familiar paper checklists derived from aircraft […]
Drone STEM curriculum released for high schools and colleges
The Unmanned Safety Institute, a provider of career and technical education (CTE) curriculum and industry certifications to students interested in being professional remote pilots, has launched a workforce development initiative in conjunction with high schools and colleges throughout the United States. The program provides teacher credentialing and all course materials, including a 400-page academic textbook, to secondary […]
Pilot loses control on icy runway
The pilot was taking off in his tundra tire-equipped Piper PA-18 on a private, ice-covered, gravel runway in Talkeetna, Alaska. During the takeoff roll, ruts in the ground caused him to lose control of the airplane. The airplane struck a snow berm and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot said there […]
Reaching the next generation
Arthur Billingsley sent in these photos, taking during an event held Jan. 14 at Walterboro Airport (KRBW) in South Carolina, hosted by EAA Chapter 477 and supported by the Southeast Aviators. “More than 50 students and scouts attended, with many taking to the air for short familiarization flights,” he reports.
Celebrating the Bonanza
It’s an iconic airplane that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. About 17,500 Bonanzas have been produced over the past seven decades, with production still continuing, but at a much lower rate. In 2016, 25 Bonanzas were produced by Textron Aviation, which bought the Beechcraft brand in 2014. The Bonanza is also a plane […]
The Doctor Killer
While the Beechcraft Bonanza has a loyal following, it also has an infamous moniker: The Doctor Killer. It gained that name decades ago following a spate of high-profile crashes, with many of the pilot doctors. In fact, that spate of accidents was part of the reason for the creation of the Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program […]
Bearhawk now flying on five continents
Bearhawk Aircraft reports its line of utility, transport and recreational aircraft are now flying on five continents. The Barrows Bearhawk was originally conceived and first built in the mid-1990s in Virginia. Today, three models are offered in both plan and kit form for amateur aircraft builders. Designer Bob Barrows originally brought the aircraft to fruition as a […]