If a woman saw this ad on a dating website, she would most likely pass: “Born in 1944, I’ve been through a war, worked occasionally, but I am well-traveled, steady and true, and love to fly. I’m athletic, though a bit stout, and honestly, I’m a heavy drinker with lots of gas, plus I smoke […]
A little turbulence is good for you
As a soft, bald, late middle-age, goofball who still hasn’t figured out exactly what I want to do with my life, I can say this with complete confidence: I hope for smooth sailing. It’s what I shoot for. Of all the people you’ll meet in life, I am not the one who has a penchant […]
AOPA Fly-In helps couple connect
A new post on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association website tells how Jack Alexander and Arlene Myers, two AOPA Fly-In volunteers, connected over their shared love of flying at an event in July 2014. The two were married at the Cape Cod airport on May 21, 2016. “I can hardly believe at our age, […]
First Red Bull Air Race in the books
Abu Dhabi (UAE) — In the start to the 2017 Red Bull Air Race season, the Czech Republic’s Martin Sonka clinched his first race win since he joined the World Championship in 2010. Rising winds that brought the racetrack alive Feb. 11 didn’t affect Sonka, whose time of 53.139 blew away his opponents by more than a […]
Personalized prep course for A&P certification launches
The aviation industry is on the verge of a major mechanic shortage, needing hundreds of thousands of technicians. While aviation schools are preparing students for the job, each technician entering the field must complete the FAA’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification before being hired. Fulcrum Labs is answering the call to increase pass rates with its […]
FAA approves flight school status for Purdue Aviation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Aviation has hit a milestone in its growth with FAA approval of Part 141 flight school certification. “Part 141 certification is key to the future growth of Purdue Aviation,” said Scott Niswonger, who co-owns the company with the Purdue Research Foundation. “Receiving this certification is the next logical step as we […]
Flying with the iPad eBook updated
Just updated is “Flying with the iPad.” The ebook’s fourth edition includes information on the iPad Pro, iOS 10, and the latest enhancements to popular aviation apps, according to Sporty’s officials. “Pilots have adopted the iPad faster than any other consumer technology in recent memory,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “From student pilots in […]
Crosswind landing goes awry
The Piper PA-46 veered off the left side of the runway in Akron, Ohio, during landing with a left gusting crosswind. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for the airplane was 17 knots. The pilot said he applied right rudder and left aileron control inputs for the landing. The left main landing gear touched down first and when the right […]
Taking off at KBJC
Frequent contributor Steve Nelson sent in these shots taken over the weekend ramp side at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colo.