When I was 15 years old I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. That’s rare, it seems. More often than not teenagers have very little idea what they want to do for a living. In my case, I pursued my dream for far longer than most young men chase their […]
What states top the charts for general aviation?
A new post on The Robb Report notes that more Californians, Floridians, and Texans own private aircraft than residents in the other 47 states. The three are also the most active states for general aviation. Based on data from the FAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the report shows that No. 3 Florida […]
EAA Halls of Fame honor five aviators
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five people Nov. 9, 2017, when they are inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. The five inductees are: EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Rob Hickman of Canby, Oregon; International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame: Frank Christensen of Wilson, […]
Affordable USB charging ports for experimentals introduced
Belite is now shipping its new USB charging ports for experimental aircraft. The ports are designed to support charging requirements up to 2.4 amps and also feature soft backlighting, easy installation, and are also compatible with Battery Charging (1.2) standards, according to Belite officials. “These USB charging ports are easy to install and look great too,” […]
Sporty’s updates Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s has released the 2018 version of its Learn to Fly Course. A major change is that the customer doesn’t have to select which format to use, according to Sporty’s officials. The Learn to Fly Course now includes all three formats for the same price: Online, for Apple TV, and for iPads/iPhones. Since video and […]
Wings of Women STEM conference slated
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host its annual Wings of Women Conference Nov. 11, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will be held at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio The Wings of Women (WOW) conference is geared towards high school female students interested in pursuing STEM career fields, noted organizers. […]
CFIT kills four
The commercial pilot and three passengers departed on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight in instrument meteorological conditions that included a ceiling of 200 feet agl. About a mile from the departure end of the runway at the airport in Pottsville, Arkansas, the A36 hit a ridge that was 216 feet above the airport’s elevation. […]
Dust Devil
Frequent contributor Glenn Brasch, the creator of Airport Courtesy Cars, sent us this photo he captured of a dust devil over Ryan Field Airport (KRYN) near Tucson, Arizona. He notes: “Strangest one I have ever seen, went straight up, then a huge arch.”
Do you have what it takes to set a world speed record?
On Sept. 2, 2017, Steven Hinton flew “Voodoo” – a highly modified P-51 Mustang – over a 3-kilometer course in Central Idaho at an average speed of 531.272 mph. That speed is the fastest ever achieved for a piston engine propeller-powered airplane. Voodoo’s record attempt was made as an “Aeroplane” in Class C-1 (Landplanes), in […]