In the world of airshows, two names quickly jump to mind: AirVenture Oshkosh and SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida. These major events draw hundreds of thousands of pilots and capture the world’s attention. Little shows, not so much. But… Most readers may recall the childhood story of the “Little Engine That Could,” and that captions […]
Aviation community readies for winter weather
As winter approaches, U.S. airports, pilots, air traffic controllers, and manufacturers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods to improve safety at U.S. airports. The FAA has launched a TALPA website with key information the aviation community needs to know to prepare for the TALPA changes, which are already in effect. […]
Hal Shevers awarded ‘Difference Maker’ from Cincinnati Business Aviation Symposium
On Sept. 29, 2016, the Cincinnati Business Aviation Symposium (CBAS) bestowed its inaugural “Difference Maker” award on Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers. Calling Hal “the obvious choice,” the award was presented to recognize the many contributions Hal has made to significantly improve the aviation industry. Since this is the award’s inaugural year, the theme […]
First-ever Red Bull Air Race held in Indy
More than 62,000 fans witnessed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway transform into an airfield as Red Bull Air Race touched down at the iconic speedway for the first time. German Pilot Matthais Dolderer won the debut Indy race, clinching his first World Championship in the process. Englishman and 2014 World Champion Nigel Lamb finished second, and Canadian […]
Guardian Avionics awarded NORSEE approval
TUCSON, Arizona — Guardian Avionics has received the first FAA approval to install manufactured products into certified aircraft as “Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment” (NORSEE) under the requirements outlined in PS-AIR-21.8-1602. This new authorization allows all models of the Guardian Avionics iFDR Panel Mount line for iPad and iPhone and all iFDR Power 150 and 250 […]
National Flight Academy expands youth programs
PENSACOLA, Florida — The National Flight Academy is now offering a new three-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-focused Cruise program for 5th-12th grade students as an introduction to their flagship six-day deployment program. Students will live aboard the virtual aircraft carrier, Ambition, where they will perform search and rescue missions, navigate aircraft through obstacle […]
Second Annual Planes N Paws Expo set for Oct. 15
The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing and Sierra Hotel Aero will be hosting the Second Annual Planes N Paws event at the CAF Museum, Fleming Field Airport (KSGS) in South St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is to raise awareness of various organizations and the things they are accomplishing not only […]
Flight review ends in crash
The flight instructor was conducting a flight review for the private pilot/owner of the Piper PA-28-140. The pilot departed from the 5,008-foot runway in Toccoa, Georgia, performed a touch-and-go landing without incident, and entered the traffic pattern for a simulated short-field landing. While on short final, the plane struck a berm that was located just […]
Pictures of the day: Globe-trotting homebuilt
Millie Santiago and Galin Hernandez of PuertoRicoFlyer.com recently sent in these photos with a short note: “The first photo was taken on Nov. 23, 2009, after we landed our KIS Cruiser TR-4 (N819PR) in Panama, the southern most country on the North American Continent and put the Panamanian flag on our airplane. “The second was taken a few […]