By LINDE HOFF In 2011, an experienced pilot was attempting to land in a mountainous area in the dark. Unfortunately, he had a problem with his equipment, so his GPS was scrambled and useless to him — a pilot’s worst nightmare in these modern days. He was relying solely on what he could see out the window […]
Beacons: The state’s side of the story
While state aeronautic officials in Montana understand pilots’ concerns about losing the beacons, things are not as simple as they have been portrayed, according to Debbie Alke, administrator of Montana’s Aeronautics Division. She notes that the $1,000 covers just the lease payments and utilities for each beacon. “That’s doesn’t include equipment to maintain the beacons, […]
New pathway towards FAA approvals emerges
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A proposed new compliance pathway for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for manufacturing of safety-enhancing avionics and other low risk equipment emerged during a Jan. 17 meeting in Oshkosh between officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), top FAA officials, and others in the aviation industry. This alternate approach would […]
FAA to hold SoCal Metroplex webinars and workshops
The FAA will hold webinars and public workshops through Feb. 8 on upcoming airspace improvements that will occur throughout Southern California. The improvements are part of the Southern California Metroplex project, which will replace dozens of existing conventional air routes with new satellite-based routes. The FAA undertook the project to improve airspace safety and efficiency, according […]
Call for nominations for EAA’s Sport Aviation Halls of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association has put out a call for nominations for the 2017 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame inductees. Association officials notes that each aircraft community has its own processes and deadlines for nominations: Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame: Download and complete a nomination form from the EAA website and mail it to the Homebuilder’s […]
New edition of Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide released
The Eleventh Edition of the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide has been updated to comply with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and other recent FAA publications, rules and procedures. Designed to help prepare student pilots for the oral exam portion of their checkride with FAA examiners, this guide is also great preparation for flight reviews, […]
RV-7 crashes into lake
A witness located near the accident site in Seabeck, Washington, reported observing an airplane “spinning out of control” as it descended toward the water and breaking apart as it descended out of sight behind a stand of trees. Some wreckage debris consistent with the RV-7 was found floating on the water’s surface, however, the majority of the wreckage […]
Crazy Horse
David Jones sent in these photos, snapped at Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida. The first features Crazy Horse and Crazy Horse 2 on the ramp, while the other two showcase the P-51s in the hangar at KISM.
Childhood dreams do come true…
As an airplane-crazy kid, Pat Napolitano had a picture of a Beechcraft Staggerwing on his bedroom wall. Today he flies one of the distinctive biplanes for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. With his trademark Fedora hat and leather jacket reminiscent of Howard Hughes, Napolitano and his unique corporate plane stand out on the ramp wherever he […]