The 42nd Air Race Classic (ARC) field is set, according to organizers. The annual all-women cross-country airplane race is set for take off at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, from Sweetwater, Texas. The 2,656-mile sprint across the United States ends Friday, June 22, in Fryeburg, Maine. Fifty-six teams, consisting of 121 women pilots from around the […]
New audio control panel from PS Engineering
PS Engineering has introduced the PMA450B, a new general aviation audio panel. According to company officials, this audio control panel embodies all of the parts from the evolution of the PMA450 Series into one system. The key to the PMA450B’s capability is a second Bluetooth module, note company officials. The second Bluetooth module can serve […]
A clear path for pilots: Synthetic Vision added to iFly GPS
Adventure Pilot has added synthetic vision capability to its iFly GPS system. This new feature provides a 3D terrain view, detailed obstruction icons, highway in the sky route guidance, RealView airport images and 3D traffic display when paired with a compatible ADS-B receiver. This allows pilots to have a better understanding of their surroundings, according […]
LSA ends up on golf course after pilot fails to apply carb heat
The sport pilot reported that, as he was approaching the runway at the airport in Hilton Head, S.C., he retarded the throttle and descended from 1,300′ to 1,000′ mean sea level. He added that, a few seconds after retarding the throttle, the engine “ran rough” for a few seconds and then lost all power and […]
Picture of the Day: Sun Dog
Frequent contributor Geremy Kornreich sent in this photograph for Picture of the Day, explaining: “A ‘sun dog’ frames this Sikorsky S-43 early in the morning. Sunlight shining through ice crystals in clouds cause this phenomenon, known as a parhelion.” “The Sikorsky S-43 was a 1930s airliner carrying 18 to 25 passengers and was used, among […]
Aviation photography tips from a pro
Millions of photographs will be taken during this year’s airshow season, with many shared online. Want to make sure your photos stand out from the crowd? How about a few pointers from a professional photographer who specializes in aviation? Hayman Tam is a long-time contributor to General Aviation News, who was gracious enough to offer […]
Demystifying the FAA for entrepreneurs
Are you an inventor always coming up with something new? A vendor marketing the next great invention? The customer who designed a solution but doesn’t know the next step? For years, the Aircraft Electronics Association has helped start-up manufacturers navigate the complex world of aviation regulations through on-demand, one-off requests. As these requests have grown […]
61,000 rally for Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
Participation in the 8th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week grew by more than 15% — reaching more than 61,000 people in 2018, according to organizers. Event reports were received from 179 organizers in 33 countries. The 12,408 Fly It Forward flight reports were submitted by women and girls who went on their first flight experience on […]
Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour 2018 takes off in May
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour is bringing the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation to 26 cities in North America this summer, featuring the B-29 FIFI. The tour also includes eight cities in Canada, according to organizers. It is the first time the B-29 Superfortress will be available for […]