Frequent photo contributor Albert L Dyer sent in these photos, taken at Hinckley Airport in Illinois, just outside of Chicago O’Hare airspace. “It is surrounded by farmlands rich in green crops,” he begins. “It’s a peacefully quiet airport. Hinckley is an airport with golf course smooth turf that primarily operates a glider operation. There are plenty of […]
Airport Courtesy Cars app enhanced
An app that helps pilots find airport courtesy cars is now supported by a website that lists more than 1,625 cars around the nation. Developed by long-time pilot Glenn Brasch, the AirportCourtesyCars.com lets all pilots access the information, no matter what kind of smartphone they have.After launching the app in late 2015, he quickly found […]
Lindbergh reproduction aircraft debuts at gala
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – The Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum’s “Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala” celebrated the 89th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic crossing and the public debut flight of the aerodrome’s reproduction Spirit of St. Louis aircraft. The aerodrome’s Spirit is an exact copy of the aircraft Lindbergh used to make the historic New York to Paris, […]
Things looking up for Flight Design USA
As 2016 began, the most successful seller of Light-Sport Aircraft, Flight Design GmbH of Germany, faced a daunting financial situation that resulted in significant actions to remedy the situation. In the space of a few months, the company has worked diligently with its creditors and the forward view is taking an agreeable perspective. “After a […]
EAA Chapter 1044 selects first scholarship recipients
By ELLEN RANDOLL OVERGAARD, Ariz. — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1044 has selected two local teenagers to receive fully-paid scholarships, including tuition and roundtrip airfare, to the EAA Advanced Air Academy summer 2016 program. The Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, […]
FAA improves runway conditions reporting
The FAA and other members of the aviation community have developed new standards to improve safety at U.S. airports during inclement weather. On October 1, 2016, U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, and air traffic controllers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) standards to reduce the risk of […]
AML STC expansion granted for FreeFlight’s ADS-B systems
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems has received an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) expansion for its RANGR line of ADS-B systems for Part 23 aircraft. This expansion adds pressurized and composite aircraft to the company’s existing AML, bringing the total number of covered aircraft to more than 780 general aviation aircraft makes and models. […]
Garmin introduces wireless Database Concierge
Garmin has introduced an expanded Connext portfolio of connectivity solutions with the Flight Stream 510 MultiMediaCard (MMC), which enables wireless database transfer capabilities between the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device and the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. The Flight Stream 510 card installs into the existing card slot of the GTN and enables Garmin Database Concierge, […]
Cessna pilot mistakes road for runway
The private pilot planned to fly to at least two backcountry airports in Utah. His first destination was an unpaved United States Forest Service strip near Warren. The runway, designated 11/29, was reported to be 2,765 feet long and 50 feet wide. It was located in a narrow valley, and situated about 30 feet southwest […]