More than 10,000 aircraft and half a million flight enthusiasts make Wittman Regional Airport the busiest airfield in the world during the EAA’s annual AirVenture Oshkosh. This weeklong event, slated for July 25-31, draws visitors from more than 80 countries, many of whom fly in. In addition to daily air shows, the event also includes […]
Second edition of Aerodynamics for Aviators released
ASA has just released the second edition of “Aerodynamics for Aviators,” a college-level textbook that covers all of the necessary aerodynamics information relevant to pilots, for the private license through the commercial. It first takes the student through the basic physical principles and vector analysis, and then covers the four forces in flight. Sections are dedicated […]
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge released
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B). The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the […]
Failure to maintain control fatal
Witnesses observed the Cessna 150 as it departed the airport near Topping, Va., and reported that it appeared to have trouble climbing. It returned to the runway two times, but the pilot aborted the landing approach both times. During the climbout following the second aborted landing, the airplane banked to the left, descended in a nose-low attitude, […]
Pictures of the Day: Pacific Coast Dream Machines thrills crowds
After an extended rainy season, thanks to El Nino, airshow fans in the San Francisco Bay area were eager for the show season to begin. One event that many, including myself, consider to be the “season opener” is the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show. Thousands of folks tie up traffic on the scenic coastal highway all […]
Air Racing From The Cockpit: A long flight to a short race
DAY ONE: Dispatch from north of Monument Valley: 7,200 feet MSL, speed 55 mph… It’s too hot. My plan is shot to hell. Race 53 is hanging on her prop and she can’t climb any higher. Damn! It’s all I can do to stay in the air above the rugged desert. Below, in hues of red, pink, […]
52nd annual Hayward Air Rally a hit
Winners of the 52nd Annual Hayward Air Rally, held June 23-26, were Tim Ronan and Michael Saboff in Race 24. This year’s destination was Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada. The longest continually-held flying event of the type in North America, this proficiency challenge offers aviators the opportunity to demonstrate their airmanship skills of fuel planning […]
How does the price of fuel compare where you live?
In its latest newsletter, GlobalAir.com listed the average price for Jet A and 100LL across the country, highlighting the lowest prices in the nation: JetA Full Service – $2.15 Moore County Airport (KDUX) in Dumas Texas 100LL Self Serve – $2.79 Clarke County Airport (23M) in Quitman, Miss. They also included a map of average fuel prices […]
New FAA policy helps modernize GA airplanes
A new FAA policy encourages general aviation aircraft owners to voluntary install safety equipment on airplanes and helicopters that is not required by the agency’s regulations. The new policy will reduce costs and streamline the installation of Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) into the general aviation fleet, according to FAA officials. The policy is the result […]