The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has released a report that finds nearly 90% of the waivers granted by the FAA under Part 107 went to small businesses. According to the report, most of the waivers allow businesses to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at night, which is not permitted under the current rule. […]
Young Eagles take flight at KLEE
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, members of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 flew 12 Young Eagles at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida. The EAA Young Eagles program introduces young people ages 8 to 17 to the wonders of flight by giving them the opportunity to fly in general aviation aircraft. For many, this is the first time […]
Flying Heritage Collection expands
SEATTLE – Paul G. Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection will add a third hangar and introduce more than 40 artifacts this year – making it the largest operational military vehicle and warbird collection on the west coast. With the expansion also comes a new name: Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. “Since it’s opening in 2008, our mission […]
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame names Honorary Poet
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame has declared John Gillespie Magee Jr. as its Honorary Poet. Magee was a 19-year old Spitfire pilot serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force when he wrote his famous sonnet, “High Flight,” which has become a symbol of lost aircrew in both peace and war. The official announcement of Magee […]
Two injured during forced landing in desert
The F-1 Rocket pilot reported that, on final approach to landing, he added power to maintain the desired glidepath, but the engine did not respond. Despite adjusting the throttle and additional troubleshooting efforts, he noted no response from the engine. He reported that the engine remained running between 1,200 and 1,300 rpm. He initiated a forced […]
A freshly restored Champ
Ace photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, explaining: “A freshly restored Aeronca Champ flies over Howell Station at Lake Red Rock” in Pella, Iowa.
A Bonanza odyssey
By MICHAEL B. JAGER Upon graduating from ROTC from Stanford University, I found myself in Bartow, Florida, in 1956 for primary flight training in the USAF. Then, in 1958, after two-and-half years flying the T-34, T-28, T-33, F84F and the F100 A and D, I was asked to go home because of an oversupply of […]
GA groups share concern about ATC with Congress
With the need to authorize the FAA before Sept. 30, 2017, a number of general aviation association leaders joined together to send letters to House and Senate transportation leaders underscoring “real and long-standing concerns” about a concept being pushed by some airlines regarding air traffic control. Specifically, the GA organizations cited concerns over a proposal to create “a new […]
NBAA releases 2017 top safety focus areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released its annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas, topics identified by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets. The 2017 focus areas are: Loss of control inflight (LOC-I) Runway excursions Single-pilot accident rate Procedural non-compliance Ground handling collisions Distractions Scenario- and risk-based training and […]