Would you do it? Check out this video of two pilots flying a Cessna into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Pilot’s Guide to Avionics debuts at Oshkosh
Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2016-17 edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, July 25-31. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035-2036 in […]
Phillips 66 Aviation promotes three
Phillips 66 Aviation has named R. G. (Greg) Still Manager, General Aviation, U.S. Sales. Still will be based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Still has more than 35 years of experience in numerous management and marketing roles in the industry, most recently serving as Branded Sales Manager, Wholesale. He’s also served as Manager, Wholesale Sales Mid-Con at ConocoPhillips, and […]
Cesssna offers hard point provisions on Grand Caravan EX
Cessna has recently received certification for hard point provisions for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX. These hard points give owners additional mission capabilities, such as extended range with additional fuel tanks, increased cargo space, agricultural operations and the ability to configure the aircraft for missions that require armament, company officials explained. The Grand Caravan EX is […]
Aircraft Weight and Balance 2016 edition released
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Aircraft Weight and Balance 2016 Edition (FAA-H-8083-1B). The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balance technology in conducting safe and efficient flight. The objective of this handbook is twofold: To provide the airframe and powerplant […]
Two companies merge to form Infinity Aircraft Services
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — B. Coleman Aviation’s Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) division and Mobile Aircraft Services have entered into an agreement to combine the two companies to create a new aircraft MRO and AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support services company called Infinity Aircraft Services. The new company will be headquartered in West Palm Beach with an […]
Barley brings down Piper
The private pilot was attempting to land the Piper PA 18-150 at the airport in Monte Vista, Colo. He reported that, due to equipment obstructing the 2,600-foo dirt runway at midfield, he conducted a shallow approach to land on the eastern half of the shortened runway with the plane pointed west almost directly into the setting […]
Picture of the day: A little rain doesn’t stop the fun
Regular contributor Penny Hamilton submitted this photo and report from the annual fly-in and community breakfast held earlier this month at Granby/Grand County Airport-Emily Warner Field in Granby, Colo. She reports: “Rain grounded aircraft, but there was plenty of community support as almost as many pancakes were served up as last year and the silent […]
Seize the sky
On most mornings throughout the year, commuters driving along Interstate 4 through central Florida are treated to the elegantly bouyant eye candy of a low-speed airshow. Hot air balloons dot the skies for miles, drifting on light winds, and bringing joy to passengers and observers alike. It’s perfectly natural to be attracted to the sight […]