Frequent contributor Rafael Cortes sent in these photos, with some great news: “February 14th just got a whole new meaning to us. Lourdes and I just got married on this day, and to celebrate our new adventure we took a celebration flight over the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, from San Juan to Fajardo. It […]
The impact of insurance on medical reform
While many pilots are anxiously awaiting May 1, when third class medical reform becomes reality, others are facing a problem: Their insurance companies are requiring an FAA medical in spite of the new reforms, now called BasicMed by the FAA. Take Bill Talutis of Murchison, Texas, who said in a recent Letter to the Editor […]
Skyrunner takes off
SHREVEPORT, La. — SkyRunner is now selling its dual purpose, FAA-approved off-road aircraft. Featuring a dual engine powertrain, a Polaris ProStar 1000 engine powers the ground system, while a Rotax 914 UL light-sport aircraft engine enables SkyRunner to take flight. Using ram-air parafoil wing technology, renowned for its safety due to inherent stability, control and resistance to […]
Texas Legislative GA Caucus takes off
The Texas Legislative General Aviation Caucus recently met for the first time this session in Austin, Texas. New officers were elected and a presentation was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Director on the importance of general aviation in Texas. Outgoing Chairman Representative John Kuempel started off the meeting discussing the importance of […]
NAHA scholarship awarded to high school girl
DAYTON, Ohio — A 15-year-old Mason High School student is the youngest person and first female to win the annual Mitchell Cary-Don Gum Memorial Aviation Scholarship. The National Aviation Heritage Alliance presented a scholarship certificate on Feb. 14, 2017, to Mullika Pandit, daughter of Miti and Anirudh Pandit of Mason. The presentation took place in […]
Deadline approaching for taildragger scholarship applications
Applications for the LadiesLoveTaildraggers’ scholarships are due no later than Feb. 28, 2017. The organization is now offering six scholarships. The latest is a Tailwheel Endorsement scholarship funded by the International Stinson Club. Scholarships up for grabs include: Three Tailwheel Endorsement scholarships; A Tailwheel Endorsement and Unusual Attitude Training Class in Indiana with Billy Werth; A STOL Class in North […]
Online insurance portal launched for UAS
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Global Aerospace, an international aviation and aerospace insurance provider, has launched an online portal designed to provide drone owners and operators the ability to purchase an annual policy online. “For a number of years, Global Aerospace has been developing portal technology to simplify access to our insurance products and help our customers […]
Student loses control during landing
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing landings to a full stop at the airport in Kankakee, Ill. During the sixth landing, the student overcontrolled the Cessna 172 during the landing flare. The flight instructor attempted to correct the flight control inputs, however he was unable to overcome the strength of the student pilot on the flight […]
Flying the colors
Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com sent us this photo, taken at the Texas Antique Airplane Association Fly-in, of a plane that’s flying the colors and proud to be in the USA.