The FAA began issuing Part 107 waivers and airspace authorizations to drone operators starting Aug. 29, 2016, the effective date of the new rule. As of Oct. 24, 2016, the agency has approved 81 authorizations for flights in Class D and E airspace, and has issued 36 waivers of Part 107 provisions to drone operators who […]
City receives funding to extend KLXT runway
After more than 20 years, the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) now has the necessary funding to begin paving the extension of its north/south runway. By doing so, it will mean a greater variety of business class aircraft will be able to utilize the airport. This could lead to an even greater economic impact for […]
Harvest Festival Saturday at KEZF
The SocialFlight event of the week is the Harvest Festival at Shannon Airport (KEZF) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. This is the second annual Harvest Festival Fly-in. Bring the family, wear a costume, eat some delicious food and watch awesome aircraft with other special appearances. The Shannon Airport was opened by Sidney […]
Turbo the Flying Dog explores aviation history in third book
Turbo, star of the children’s book Turbo the Flying Dog, returns for the third book in his series, “Turbo Flies Through History,” scheduled for release Nov. 19, 2016. Children 4-8 will follow along as Turbo and his best friend Olive travel through the history of aviation. The series is inspired by the real-life rescue dogs […]
Landing in gusty conditions leads to ground loop
The pilot was landing at a remote, off-airport site in Cordova, Alaska, in a tailwheel-equipped Piper PA-18-150. He stated it was an area he was familiar with and was aware of the approaching weather. As he was about to land he said a heavy rain shower was developing with gusty wind conditions. Just before landing […]
Picture of the day: A favorite Bob Hoover photo
Ace photographer Star Novak, a frequent contributor of photos to General Aviation News, sent in this photo after she heard the news about Bob Hoover. “Here’s one of my favorites from a couple of years ago. What a true class act— he will be deeply missed by all of us touched by aviation, but oh, what […]
Cell phones and airplanes: A deadly combination
A cell phone fire onboard a Southwest Airlines jet parked at the jetway made news recently. Apparently, the phone was off and in the passenger’s pocket when it ignited. He managed to yank it from his pocket and throw it to the floor. The phone promptly set the carpet on fire before both were extinguished. […]
Young Eagles take flight at KLEE
On Saturday morning, Oct. 22, 2016, 29 young people from the greater Leesburg, Florida, area took to the sky through the EAA Young Eagles program at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE). According to organizers, it was a nice sunny day with hardly a cloud in the sky when the young people, accompanied by parents and […]
$662,625 in WAI scholarships available for 2017
Two deadlines are approaching for individuals interested in applying for a Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship for 2017. In order to apply, you must be a WAI member as of Nov. 1, 2016. Scholarship applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Nov. 14, 2016. New this year, all applications may be submitted […]