The latest video from our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com is from the 2016 CAF Wings Over Dallas World War II Airshow in Dallas, Texas. The event commemorated the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and featured TORA! TORA! TORA!, an award winning re-creation of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Dozens of other World War II-era aircraft were exhibited on […]
Oklahoma No Drone Zone goes into effect Nov. 1
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma House Bill 2599, which restricts the flight of unmanned aircraft over locations and businesses that are considered critical infrastructure, goes into effect Nov. 1, 2016. The bill was passed last year in light of new security concerns for businesses, government facilities and private citizens, according to lawmakers. Sen. Ron Sharp was […]
Aviation Community Foundation takes off
DENVER — Aviation Community Foundation held its first “Elevate Workshop” Oct. 14-15 at Centennial Airport (KAPA), which brought together aviation educators from around the country to participate in a first of its kind, intensive workshop. The Elevate Workshop aimed to give educators tools and resources to take their programs to the next level, according to […]
‘Taming the Twin’ released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video on safely flying multiengine aircraft. “Taming the Twin: Four Rules for Safe Multiengine Flying” looks at proactive steps pilots can take to ensure a safe outcome on every multiengine flight. “Few things in general aviation are as rewarding as […]
Piper M350 Certified by EASA
VERO BEACH, Florida —The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded Piper Aircraft the validated type certificate for the Piper M350, paving the way for the aircraft to enter service in Europe. “The Piper M350 is the only current production pressurized piston-engine aircraft now on the market, making type certification by EASA an important achievement,” […]
Texas proclaims November Aviation Appreciation Month
For the sixth time, the Texas governor has proclaimed November Aviation Appreciation Month, noting that the “aviation industry is critical to our economy and way of life.”
Rarely flown Piper crashes after engine loses power
The pilot/owner had not flown the Piper PA 22-150 for several months, but he had recently completed several high-speed taxis in the airplane. Before the accident flight, he completed a preflight inspection, which included checking the fuel for water. The preflight inspection and engine run-up did not reveal any anomalies. During takeoff, about 300 feet above […]
Picture of the day: A spectacular evening
Lincoln Benedict sent in this photo with a short note: “A September Friday provided a rare calm and clear evening around the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Two friends and myself took the Bald Eagle Flying Club’s Cessna 172 into Gorham Airport in Gorham, New Hampshire, after an hour of touring the area. With a […]
Pairing travelers with operators will increase airport value
General aviation pilots know the attraction of private aviation. Go where you want, when you want. Fellow earthlings without a pilot certificate have fewer options. Car, bus, train or airline. That’s about it. FlyOtto, from the creators of OpenAirplane, give our non-pilot neighbors the same flexibility we pilots enjoy. Even better, it’ll bring business to […]