WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. – The New England Air Museum will hold its second Open Cockpit Day for 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special activities include climb aboard experiences in historic aircraft; flight simulators; hands-on Build & Fly Challenges, and more. A variety of aircraft will be open for visitors, […]
Cascade Warbirds offers scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, a Pacific Northwest organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot ground school with introductory flights. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field in Seattle, to provide scholarship recipients with tuition, books and supplies, and two introductory instructional […]
Miller expands welding lineup
APPLETON, Wis. — Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added two new models to its lineup of TIG welding solutions. The new Dynasty 400 and Maxstar 400 welders deliver up to 400 amps of output power, with TIG and stick welding performance for applications such as pipe and tube fabrication, precision fabrication and exotic material fabrication.Replacing the […]
Fuel starvation brings down Mooney
The pilot reported that, before departure, he conducted an engine run-up, and everything was in the normal operating range. He departed, and, shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power. During the forced landing in Lonoke County, Arkansas, the Mooney M20C hit trees and came to rest on its belly. Examination of the airplane revealed that no fuel […]
Up, up and away
Hal Denton sent in this photo taken by his son, Sam, while he worked with the chase crew for Balloons over Asheville in North Carolina.
NORDO Ops: I had no idea I was an ‘idiot’
I have to admit, I’ve had a sneaking suspicion I was an idiot for some time now. Maybe I should join IA (Idiots Anonymous). “Hi. My name is Ben and I’m an idiot.” What would make me admit such a thing? The comment section of this very website, of course. The NTSB Accident Reports we republish […]
What’s your favorite aviation movie?
Globalair.com blogger Tori Williams recently posted a blog about her favorite aviation movies, naming The Great Waldo Pepper, Top Gun, Sully and others. Check it out here and then comment below on what movie is a must-see for aviation buffs?
Rozendaal appointed Red Tail Squadron leader
RED WING, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has again appointed P-51C Mustang pilot Doug Rozendaal squadron leader. A dedicated volunteer, Rozendaal has played a pivotal role in the formation and ongoing success of the squadron and its mission, according to CAF officials. He takes over […]
Garmin G1000 NXi certified in Piper trainers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received certification the the new Garmin G1000 NXi in the twin-engine Piper Seminole and single-engine Archer. Deliveries have already begun. The University Of North Dakota John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences is the launch customer for the next generation Piper trainers. UND and Piper Aircraft announced a contract in April 2016 […]