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.
Attending the Church of Lean-of-Peak
Ada is a pleasant little town in south central Oklahoma with a nice airport (KADH), but there’s nothing obvious to attract pilots to visit there except perhaps to refuel on a cross-country flight. However, at least twice a year for the past 16 years, aircraft owners from all over the world have descended on Ada […]
Love is in the air
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New from the U.S. Postal Service is the Love Skywriting Forever stamp. “The Postal Service issued its first Love stamp in 1973, and over the years, these stamps have dressed up billions of birthday greetings, wedding invitations, birth announcements, and, of course, Valentine’s Day cards and letters,” said U.S. Postal Service Chief […]
First Migratory Bird Fly-In slated at 9I0
For pilots looking for something different, the city of Havana, Illinois, and the Recreational Aviation Foundation have come up with the first-ever Migratory Bird Fly-in and Photo Shoot. Slated for March 11, 2017, the fly-in will allow pilots to get up close to hundreds of thousands of migrating birds, according to officials. According to RAF officials, […]