Gemco has introduced a set of protection programs for piston aircraft engines. Gemco’s flagship catastrophic protection program covers unscheduled maintenance and engine-driven accessories for the cost of an extra gallon of gas per hour, according to company officials. Working with the aircraft owner and his preferred maintenance provider, Gemco turns “unpredictable engine expenses into an […]
National Model Aviation Day Aug. 12
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, thousands of model aircraft enthusiasts will celebrate the fifth annual National Model Aviation Day with more than 75 free events open to the public across the country. This national event will bring together hobbyists and members of local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) clubs to enjoy flying and learn about […]
New airport and hangar insurance offered in Florida
Stratus Risk Underwriters and Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company have introduced a new product for airport property and hangar owners and renters in Florida. “The Florida property insurance market offers a limited number of options to the aviation community,” said Doug Gaudet, president and CEO of Stratus Risk Underwriters. “The state’s exposure to catastrophe losses […]
Pilot mistakenly shuts off fuel valve
The student pilot reported that while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, after crossing abeam the runway touchdown zone, he inadvertently shut off the fuel valve instead of activating the carburetor heat in the Taylorcraft BC12-D. Unaware of his mistake, he continued on the landing approach believing the engine was operating at a […]
Magnificent Flying Machine
Penny Hamilton, the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer at Granby-Grand County Airport (KGNB) in Colorado, sent us these photos of a “Magnificent Flying Machine,” the Mitsubishi Marquise, which brought visitors to the Colorado high country to enjoy hiking and fly fishing.
At the confluence of ignorance and fear
Bad judgment lives at the confluence of ignorance and fear. Not that most folks notice. I direct you to an astoundingly popular activity that involves a carnie strapping you and a friend into a device intended to shoot you into the sky. It then allows you to drop at the speed of gravity, before boinging […]
Video: Osh for a Cause raises $1,600 for Young Eagles
Precise Flight and GlobalParts.aero report that $1,610 was raised for EAA’s Young Eagles program during “Osh for a Cause,” on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at EAA AirVenture 2017. Osh for a Cause featured celebrity pilots and the opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite aviator while supporting youth in aviation. In attendance were well […]
On this day in history: First woman to circumnavigate the world by helicopter
British helicopter pilot Jennifer Murray became the first woman to successfully fly round the world in a helicopter 20 years ago, on Aug. 8, 1997. She completed the feat in 97 days, flying with co-pilot Quentin Smith. Flying a Robinson R44, she and Smith set off from England on May 10, 1997. They then flew […]
New venue for National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) has a new host venue — The California Capital Airshow at Mather Air Base, Sacramento, California, slated for Sept. 8-10, 2017. Besides the competition among restored vintage aircraft for the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy, NAHI is offering prints created by aviation artist, Joe Jones, honoring National Aviation Hall […]