About five minutes after the RV-6 departed from the airport in Sauk Rapids, Minn., an air traffic controller notified the pilot that an Airbus was 30 miles southwest of the airport and inbound. About seven minutes later, the pilot reported that he had the Airbus in sight and then stated that he was going to take a […]
Picture of the day: Throwback Thursday
Tad Woodhull of Vero Beach, Florida, sent in this photo taken back in 1969 of his 1960 Aztec at Goulding’s Trading Post in Monument Valley in Utah. He explains: “After over 65 years of flying all over the world, this is my favorite photo of one of my favorite destinations, and of all the aircraft I […]
Why a bonding cable is so important when refueling your plane
The need for bonding cables is not another frivolous government regulation. It is a much needed safety rule.
World record still stands 10 years later
Ten years ago on June 17, Thomas Mardna set a world record in aeromodelling that still stands today: A 111km out-and-return flight with a piston-motor seaplane, flying along the banks of Lake Maardu in Estonia. If you want to bag a distance world record in aeromodelling, it helps if you get up early, when the wind is calm […]
RAF plans weekend fly-in at Ryan Field
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Weekend at Ryan Field (2MT1) in West Glacier, Mont., is slated for June 24-26. The “no-host” fly-in is open to everyone, RAF officials note.However, due to space and safety, the number of aircraft is limited to 35. There is no limit on vehicles, campers, or people, RAF officials note. If you prefer, […]
800 and counting…
Pipistrel reports it has produced the 800th aircraft in the Sinus/Virus family. The aircraft will be shipped to Argentina. Company officials noted they took this occasion for the 100-plus members of the Pipistrel team to take a photo next to the aircraft. The Pipistrel distributor team from Argentina — André Hediger and Ernesto M. Hayes — accepted the […]
Fly the Martin Mars
VANCOUVER — Coulson Flying Tankers, owners of the largest flying water bombers in the world, the Martin Mars, have launched the Ultimate Aviation Experience: A chance to fly the Martin Mars aircraft. “The Martin Mars aircraft, holders of numerous world records, are truly amazing pieces of World War II history, as they are the largest aircraft ever built. Before […]
Innovations in Flight Day at Smithsonian June 18
More than 50 aircraft will be flown in for one day only for the “Innovations in Flight” family day and outdoor aviation display, held annually at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. In honor of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 100th anniversary, a variety of Coast Guard aircraft will join […]
Turbine aircraft added to ADS-B AML STC
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems reports that engineering and certification company CMD Flight Solutions has expanded its AML STC to include Part 23 turbine aircraft. This allows for the installation of a FreeFlight 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor paired with Rockwell Collins’ TDR94/94D transponders for ADS-B compliance. As a certified ADS-B position source approved for all ICAO jurisdictions, the integrated […]