The FAA will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions from Aug. 8-15, 2016. “We provide the safest, most efficient airspace system in the world and we need exceptional people to support our mission,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. The job vacancy announcement for the position of Air Traffic Control Specialist-Trainee […]
ASA introduces remote pilot test prep
ASA has developed a complete line of study products for the new Remote Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. Beginning Aug. 29, 2016, those who fly a drone for non-hobby operations will be required to successfully complete the FAA Knowledge Exam in order to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. […]
Attempt at hand propping goes awry
The pilot reported, prior to starting the Aeronca 7AC’s engine in preparation for flight, he verified the throttle position and chocked the right main landing gear by using his foot. After he started the engine via hand turning the propeller, the engine immediately went to a high rpm. He attempted to hang onto the airplane to regain […]
Pictures of the day: More from Oshkosh
Lisa F. Bentson, who often travels with our resident air racer William E. Dubois, capturing many of the photos that accompany his stories, sent along these snapped at AirVenture 2016. Enjoy!
Air Racing from the Cockpit: Family Jewels
Dispatch from KMHE, Mitchell, South Dakota: An airplane. High above me and slightly to the left. I nudge my 14-year-old son, Rio, with my elbow and point up through the canopy. His dark brown eyes, hawk-like when he’s flying, narrow as he studies the silhouette. “It’s white,” his voice crackles through my headset. “It’s not him.” […]
Ohio to open lakes to seaplanes
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) plans to proceed with rulemaking to allow seaplane landings in the coming months on Buckeye Lake, Indian Lake, Long Lake, and Salt Fork Reservoir (see map), and even more in the future. In December 2015, officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Seaplane Pilots Association held […]
Wisconsin Aviation celebrates 35th anniversary
Wisconsin Aviation, headquartered in Watertown, with locations in Madison and Juneau, Wisconsin, is celebrating 35 years in business. The company provides private aircraft charter, pilot flight training, aircraft sales, aircraft services and maintenance. The year was 1981, interest rates were at 21%, the country facing one of the worst recessions ever. Jeff Baum, along with a […]
King Schools releases ACS version of private pilot test course
King Schools’ Private Pilot Practical Test (Oral & Flight) video course has been reshot in HD video to provide a view into a model Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) checkride. The new version of the course, which covers every task as outlined by the ACS, includes more than five hours of video. The course features a simulated ACS […]
Sporty’s Insurance Center launches
Sporty’s has launched Sporty’s Insurance Center, in partnership with Global Aerospace and The Loomis Company, which will offer coverage for both aircraft owners and renters. Sporty’s Insurance Center will offer automated online quotes around the clock on a mobile-friendly website. In many cases, pilots can do more than just get quotes — they can purchase coverage on the […]