On Jan. 9, 2017, the Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by Flytenow, a start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses. Flytenow expands on “sharing economy” services that companies like Uber and Airbnb have popularized: Websites or mobile applications allowing consumers to connect directly […]
CAP helps rescue couple after Cirrus crash
The Civil Air Patrol‘s National Radar Analysis Team guided searchers Jan. 8, 2017, to a Colorado Springs couple and their downed plane in subzero temperatures in a remote area about 32 miles east of Meeker, Colorado. The couple was taken to Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker for treatment of minor injuries. The Air Force Rescue Coordination […]
Applications now being accepted for GAMA scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now taking applications for two aviation scholarships. Each comes with a $2,000 cash prize. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award is named for a founder and past president of GAMA. Given annually, the scholarship goes to a graduating high school senior who has been […]
Low altitude maneuvers fatal
Several witnesses observed the Aventura II during engine start at the airport in Sebring, Florida, and reported that, when the engine started, it tipped forward onto its nose and then fell back and its tail struck the ground. The pilot exited the airplane, walked to the back, returned to the cockpit, and then taxied out. No witnesses […]
The last sunset of 2016
Frequent contributor Albert Dyer sent in this photo, explaining: “From the Mooney’s left seat, I am witness to the last sunset of 2016 as I continue toward New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport (KEVB) in Florida. My plan for tomorrow? To welcome in 2017 with a sunrise walk on the beach. “The flexibility of the US […]
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Pietenpol heads to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
The 1929 replica of the Pietenpol aircraft that graced the EAA Chapter 534 hangar at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, was hauled away by an aircraft mover Jan. 4, 2017. The plane’s over the road destination will be Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, New York. This aircraft was originally owned by chapter member Lou […]
B-model features added to Xenos Motorglider
Sonex Aircraft has introduced the Xenos B-Model aircraft kit. The Xenos-B combines all of the enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the motorglider performance and value of the Xenos, according to company officials. The Xenos-B is available to order now, with a complete airframe kit base price of $27,495. Kit shipments are estimated to begin in March 2017. “We’re […]
Lift Monitor now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Lift Monitor System, a tool designed for developing pilot skill and confidence in handling the aircraft you are currently flying, versus the one you may have been trained in, or recently sold. The broad spectrum analog display will show lift experienced by the aircraft, and trends to which […]