I went to the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte earlier this month to see the Miracle on the Hudson airliner. And the big jet was certainly impressive. But my lasting memories from the trip are about the warbirds on display. The museum centerpiece is the A320-214 Airbus that Capt. Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff […]
DeLand Showcase seeks forum presenters
The first annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase will be “open for business” in a little more than two months, with the inaugural event slated for Nov. 3-5 at Florida’s DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED). Since the close of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, nearly all of the Showcase’s 100 indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces have been filled, ensuring […]
‘Hump Pilot’ published
A new book, “Hump Pilot,” has just been published. In the high-flying narrative flashing between the life of American pilot Ned Thomas and events of World War II, Nedda Thomas recreates her father’s most dangerous missions. Lethal and capricious weather conditions, radio silence and the uncharted terrain of the “roof of the world” meant the pilots […]
In-flight separation of propeller proves fatal for Lancair pilot
Shortly after departing on a personal cross-country flight in the Lancair IV and leveling off at the filed cruise altitude, the commercial pilot reported trouble maintaining altitude and descended to a lower altitude. He then reported both engine and instrument problems and requested to divert to a nearby airport. Subsequently, he reported that the engine […]
Pictures of the day: Smoking’ Aerobat
Frequent photo contributor Annemarie Bain sent in these photos of Michael S. DeMita flying his smokin’ Aerobat out of Bayport Aerodrome during the 2016 Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York‘s Fly-In.
LSA celebrates 12-year anniversary
A dozen years ago, at the beginning of September 2004, FAA’s newest regulation became “effective” as the agency terms it. That regulation gave birth to Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft. The former is a new pilot certificate and the latter is a fresh breed of aircraft that gained acceptance in a completely new way. How […]
Police department seeks volunteer pilots
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands Police Department is recruiting volunteer pilots to participate in its Air Support Unit, RedHawk1. Pilots must be at least 21 years old with at least a private pilot’s license, current medical certificate and at least 300 hours of Pilot in Command flight time in a fixed-wing, general aviation aircraft, with significant […]
GA gives back
On Aug. 9, officials with Phillips 66 General Aviation rolled up their sleeves, endured the summer heat, and left their mark on Madison Middle School (MMS) in Bartlesville, Okla. In the fall of 2015, the school relocated to a new building about a quarter of a mile from their old facility. During this move, the leadership […]
Plans unveiled for Girls in Aviation Day
With less than a month to go before Girls in Aviation Day on Sept. 24, Women in Aviation International chapters are busy planning a memorable and fun experience for local girls. “I’m proud of our chapters and the ingenuity and organization they show in planning their local events to create a unique experience for local […]