Kitfox’s John McBean sent in this picture of Kitfoxes in the night taken by Trent Palmer at the 2016 High Sierra Fly-in. The High Sierra Fly-in is held in October at Dead Cow dry lake bed outside of Reno, Nevada, McBean noted.
True Americana: Barnstormer Dewey Davenport is living the dream
By CALVIN SHOOP Dewey Davenport has always been fascinated with aircraft. As a child he built models, flew RC planes, and dreamed of biplanes, grass airstrips, and blue skies. As I learned how to fly in central Ohio, I always heard stories about Dewey, but had never gotten the opportunity to meet him or talk with him. […]
Kenmore Aero Services donates to schools
SEATTLE — Kenmore Aero Services, an independent FBO at King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KBFI), has awarded its annual charitable giving commitment to two local schools in the Seattle area. Providing a combined $25,000, Kenmore Aero selected Raisbeck Aviation High School in Seattle, and Emerald Ridge High School in nearby Puyallup, Washington, for the donations. For […]
Washington lawmakers to decide on aviation license plate
A special license plate recognizing aviation could be a new option for Washington state vehicle owners if a proposal for the plate is approved by the state Legislature. The Washington State Aviation License Plate, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, is a collaborative effort by several aviation organizations represented by the […]
Garmin Pilot adds new tools
Garmin has introduced integrated weight and balance calculations, as well as aircraft performance tables and calculations within the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices. Also new to Garmin Pilot, Freehand flight planning allows for flight plan editing from the moving map page. Pilot-configurable checklists are also integrated within Garmin Pilot, providing pilots the option to […]
FlightSafety Academy celebrates 50th anniversary
FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding on Oct. 17, 2016. “The FlightSafety Academy has made significant contributions to the aviation industry since its founding in 1966,” said Bruce Whitman, Chairman, President & CEO. “It is recognized worldwide for providing the highest quality training and helping to prepare each […]
Summit Aviation expands in Kentucky
Summit Aviation is expanding its aviation parts manufacturing operations in Somerset, Kentucky. Summit’s manufacturing facility provides aero structure product assembly for a variety of military and commercial helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additionally, it has paint capabilities that support prime and finish components. The company will expand from its current location of 26,000 square feet to a […]
Unmanned Safety Institute launches Part 107 online ground school
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a subsidiary of ARGUS International, has launched an FAA Part 107 compliant version of its Small UAS Ground School online course. The online course prepares aspiring remote pilots to successfully pass the Aeronautical Knowledge Test leading to the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC), according to company officials. The self-paced, 24-hour […]
Lack of training contributes to crash
The pilot reported he had recently obtained the pusher-type airplane, a RANS S-14, and that the accident flight was the first time he had flown it or any pusher-type airplane. He performed numerous taxi tests at the airport in Kewanee, Ill., over a three-hour period and then decided to take off and fly around the […]