WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has reached a settlement agreement with SkyPan International of Chicago resolving enforcement cases that alleged the company operated unmanned aircraft (UAS) in congested airspace over New York City and Chicago, and violated airspace regulations and aircraft operating rules. Under the terms of the agreement, SkyPan will pay a $200,000 civil penalty. The company also […]
John Travolta to host Living Legends of Aviation Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — John Travolta will host the 14th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton, Jan. 20, 2017. The awards program starts with the “Flown West Tribute” to those legends lost during 2016, including Arnold Palmer, Bob Hoover and Doolittle Raider David Thatcher. The legends will welcome five new inductees this year: […]
B-15 Injector Jackets at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce are B-15 Injector Jackets, a modern take on the classic military style jacket first introduced in 1944. Designed to replace the B-10, the B-15 was used throughout the late 1940s by U.S. Air Force pilots and air crews. The Injector is a twist on the traditional B-15 bomber jacket, sharing many aspects […]
Fuel exhaustion brings down 182
The pilot reported that before departing on the cross-country flight, he determined by visual inspection that the fuel level was about 1/2-inch below the top of the filler neck on each wing fuel tank. While established in cruise flight, after about four hours of flight, the Cessna 182 experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot […]
Sentimental Journey
Gord McNulty sent in this photo, noting: “The Commemorative Air Force B-17G Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” took center stage while visiting the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ontario, in September, 2016.”
Zen and the art of circumnavigation
What does it take to fly around the world? Pilot Robert DeLaurentis recently took time to share what he learned during his historic 2015 solo circumnavigation of the world. His new book, “Zen Pilot: Flight of Passion and the Journey Within,” details the historic 98-day, 26,000-mile ultimate cross-country. It Takes Courage Flying around the planet is a daunting […]
Quiz: Can you fly under BasicMed?
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has developed an online tool to help you determine if you qualify to fly under the new BasicMed rule when it goes into effect May 1. Just answer four simple questions to find out whether you qualify. You can take the quiz here.
Video: All about your Garmin GTX 327
A new video just posted by our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com features Anthony Arispe of ArispeAviation.net talking about the Garmin GTX 327 Transponder in great detail. He also goes through how to use the interactive panel of the unit.
Sporty’s Study Buddy for drone pilots
Now available from Sporty’s is the Drone Study Buddy, a new app that includes study resources and interactive practice tests for those studying for the FAA Knowledge Test to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate. The app includes four sections that help prospective pilots learn important information, then test that knowledge with interactive sessions. Study Resources organizes […]