Women in Aviation International’s next Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Meanwhile enjoy some photos from this year’s event. With two years of successful experience in managing this international outreach, the third International Girls in Aviation Day is set to be enhanced and expanded to include more WAI chapters […]
Slings for two or four
In the beginning the aviation world had Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and a handful of other recognized names. We still have many of them, but most famous brands have trained their focus on larger aircraft, while the more affordable space is increasingly occupied by Light-Sport Aircraft manufacturers and a broad array of kit-built aircraft. “No comparison,” […]
Bob Hoover Celebration of Life to be live streamed
The legendary Bob Hoover will be remembered at a Celebration of Life Nov. 18, 2016, at Clay Lacy Aviation in Van Nuys, Calif. The event honoring Hoover, who passed away Oct. 25 at the age of 94, will be livestreamed at LetBobFly.net/Live beginning at 1 p.m. Pacific time (4 p.m. Eastern) and is expected to run […]
Activist says Korea beat the Wright brothers
A Korean activist claims that a military officer built an airplane a full 300 years before the Wright brothers, although none of the ancient plane or its design remains. “Korea is the origin of the flying aircraft. We should perfectly restore the plane to get recognition of it worldwide,” Kim Dong-min, chairman of the Jinju Bicha […]
Latest edition of ‘Severe Weather Flying’ released
Just released is the fourth edition of Dennis Newton’s “Severe Weather Flying.” The new edition is updated with advice on current weather prediction models and technology, along with instruction on how all pilots can use these to their advantage, according to officials with ASA. Newton offers guidance built on a lifetime of experience and expertise, […]
Jeppesen offers service bundles to GA pilots
Jeppesen recently released a series of three new data bundle services that combine access across general aviation avionics, including Garmin and Avidyne, and popular mobile apps. “Our new data bundle options for general aviation pilots will provide the coverages they need on the number of devices they use, at a price that is more affordable,” said Reggie […]
Museum slates day after Thanksgiving programs
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. — The New England Air Museum will hold its annual Santa Claus Visit & Behind the Scenes Tours special event on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, the day after Thanksgiving. Santa Claus will meet with children in a Sikorsky helicopter between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos are encouraged, and Santa will distribute a […]
2017 China Aviation Directory published
Business Data International has released the English-language China Aviation Directory 2017. The 416-page directory provides a listing of all major aviation and aerospace organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, national corporations, aircraft and component manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, airborne equipment manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research […]
Pilot hits brake instead of rudder
The pilot reported the approach and landing were normal to an airport in Los Lunas, N.M., and he used right rudder to compensate for a left crosswind. During the landing roll his left foot slid off the rudder pedal and the RV-4 began to veer to the right. When he moved his foot back on the […]