The FAA will hold three public information workshops this coming week on proposed airspace improvements over the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The improvements are part of the FAA’s Las Vegas Metroplex project, which proposes to use streamlined satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the area. The project includes McCarran International Airport, […]
Access hard-to-reach areas with slim screwdrivers
Working in confined spaces just got a bit easier, with the introduction of the BAHCO Ergo Slim Insulated 1000V Screwdrivers. The BAHCO Ergo Slim Insulated Screwdrivers has a blade diameter that’s reduced by 30%. The extra-slim handle design makes the tool more compact and easy to carry, while the streamlined integrated protective insulation doesn’t interfere with […]
Piper bent when pilot loses control on landing
The pilot said that just as he was going to touch down on the runway at the airport in Cornelia, Georgia, the Piper PA 18-150 wanted to turn to the left. He applied right rudder, but it was not affective. He applied full power and attempted to abort the landing, but the airplane would not gain lift. It veered […]
Wings of Hope
Wings of Hope pilot TJ Stewart lands a Cessna 206 on an airstrip in Belize. He was flying a mother in labor with twins to the hospital in Belize City in October 2016.
Repo Man Mike Kennedy: Aircraft and adrenaline
His hobbies include performing motorcycling stunts, skydiving, weapons trading, extracting venom from snakes, catching crocodiles, and oh, by the way, he owns a leopard he calls Spot. He is as comfortable in a wingsuit as a businessman is in wingtip shoes.
FAR Part 0 – Really?
If you’ve spent any time reading — and re-reading — the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), then you’ll recognize the humor in the FAR Part 0. It has crossed my email inbox a few times now and I think it’s funny enough to share. Enjoy. FAA Regulation / Part 0, Section 000 (a) 1 (c) Section I: No […]
Warbirds wing their way to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Three iconic World War II aircraft will bring history alive April 28-30 at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). The Minnesota Wing and the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will bring a B-25 Mitchell “Miss Mitchell,” a P-51 Mustang “Red Nose,” and an SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber to the airport. […]
EAA launches Aviation Job Search Page with help from JSfirm.com
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is the newest partner to join the job distribution network of JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website. Rebecca Fischer, Business Development Manager for EAA, said, “Our partnership with JSfirm.com continues to grow and we are happy to work with them to provide a job search feature to our website. This is a […]
Last airworthy F-4 Phantom gets panel upgrade
Since 1999, the Phantom has been operated, along with other Viet Nam-era aircraft by the Collings Foundation.