Steve Nelson sent in this photo with a brief note: “Christian Eagle biplane turning final at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colo.”
Peeling back the layers of an aeronautical onion
Last week one of my kids jumped on a transport category aircraft and flew more than a thousand miles north, to New York City. She ate dinner in central Florida, but found herself on the island of Manhattan before midnight. While she was en route, I monitored her flight using an app on my phone. […]
Backcountry airstrips supported in U.S. budget report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The annual appropriations process is underway in Congress, and officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) point out that specific language supporting backcountry airstrips was included in the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee report at the request of Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines. “Increasing accessibility to public lands and providing another recourse in […]
Hamilton to be inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame
Bill Hamilton will be inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame on Jan. 26, 2017, during the silver anniversary of the Nebraska Aviation Symposium, which he helped found 25 years ago. Hamilton was nominated for induction into the hall of fame by former Nebraska Governor Charles Thone. “To be inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall […]
New CarbonCub transponders deliver ADS-B compliance
YAKIMA, Washington – CubCrafters has added two new transponders for Carbon Cub buyers who select the company’s Executive GLASS touch instrument panel, which includes Garmin’s G3X Touch flight display system. The new transponders, Garmin’s GTX 335R and GTX 345R, both include an integrated WAAS/GPS position source enabling ADS-B Out functionality. This means all new Carbon Cubs […]
Upwind begins accepting scholarship applications
SAN CARLOS, California — The Upwind Foundation, now in its fifth year of operation, is now accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship. Upwind provides a scholarship that includes flight and ground training for a high school student to prepare them to obtain their private pilot certificate during the summer between their junior and senior year. Upwind […]
Garmin introduces G1000 NXi
Garmin has introduced the successor to the G1000 integrated flight deck, the G1000 NXi. The G1000 NXi incorporates features such as wireless cockpit connectivity, including wireless aviation database updates using Garmin Flight Stream, enhanced situational awareness with SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, map overlay on the HSI and more, according to company officials. Deliveries are expected to begin […]
Fuel exhaustion leads to 172 hitting power lines
The Cessna 172 pilot reported that, about three miles from the destination airport, the engine experienced a loss of power. During the forced landing to a field near Fresno, California, the 172 hit an unseen set of power lines before touching down in the field. Both the left wing and the empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that, when […]
Father and son flights
Cameron Womack sent in this photo, with a brief note: “My Dad’s 1934 Aeronca C3 and my J2 Cub.”