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 […]
Memphis Belle restoration to be complete by May
DAYTON, Ohio — One of the most recognizable symbols of World War II will once again report for duty exactly 75 years after its crew finished their last mission in the war against Nazi Germany on May 17, 1943. The B-17F Memphis Belle – the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 […]
Oshkosh highlights unveiled
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Historic aviation achievements, legendary pilots, and groundbreaking innovations will be featured as some of the themes of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention annually draws an attendance of more than 500,000 people and 10,000 airplanes. […]
Cessna Pilot Center network grows
WICHITA, Kan. – Textron Aviation reports its Cessna Pilot Center (CPC) network added 24 new partners in 2016, including five international flight schools in Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Germany and Poland. “The CPC network makes up the world’s largest and most experienced flight training team,” said Doug May, vice president, Piston Aircraft. “Our commitment to supporting new […]