Daniel Tharp sent us this photo, taken at Ohio State University Airport (KOSU) in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of June 19, 2017.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Earhart Commemorative Flight
Fifty years ago, Ann Holtgren Pellegreno departed Oakland, California, on June 9 in a restored 1937 twin-engine Lockheed 10 Electra. She and her crew followed the “Earhart Trail” eastbound around the world, and returned to Oakland July 7, 1967. Ann and her crew — mechanic Lee Koepke, the owner and restorer of Lockheed N79237; co-pilot […]
Embry-Riddle offers cybersecurity certification
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — As business leaders and companies around the world face attacks on their computer systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has developed a program targeting cybersecurity challenges specifically for the aviation and aerospace industry. Embry-Riddle will offer a customizable Aviation Cybersecurity Certificate program that addresses systems specific to the aviation industry — from aircraft systems to the […]
Washington aviation director retires
After 35 years of federal and state service, including the last six years as Director of Aviation at the Washington State Department of Transportation, Tristan Atkins is retiring. Under Atkins’ leadership, WSDOT completed landmark studies, including the Airport Investment and Airport Investment “Solutions” studies, which helped identify aviation funding gaps and target investments in the state. […]
PlaneLogiX releases free builder logbook
CARRBORO, NC — PlaneLogiX has released a new Builder Logbook module available to aircraft builders for free. Builders can use the free service to keep track of their airplane as it is built. Add photos, videos, and more to catalog the homebuilder journey, company officials note. PlaneLogiX officials said they designed the Builder Logbook to be […]
Online insurance portal now available for drone operators
FREDERICK, Maryland — In partnership with Global Aerospace, aircraft insurance broker Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) recently launched its online UAS/Drone insurance portal. The Global Aerospace policy offers multiple liability options, as well as hull coverage and worldwide territory, according to AIR officials. Sean Berry a commercial drone pilot and Mavic Pro owner, noted that the online portal is “Super […]
Plane hits building after aborted landing
The Zenith CH-750 pilot reported that during takeoff, the airplane’s engine was producing normal rpm, and “the aircraft lifted off about halfway down the runway, but did not climb normally.” He aborted the takeoff, landed beyond the departure end of the runway, and hit a building in Gainesville, Missouri. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall […]
Basking in the sun
Frequent contributor Star Novak just sent us this photo, explaining: “This pretty little Luscombe owned by Adam Pratt from Lenexa, Kansas, was basking in a warm summer sunset at the conclusion of the VAA Chapter 16’s annual Fly-In at K34 June 24.”
Air Racing from the Cockpit: Disputing the results
Dispatch from KDMH, Carbondale, Illinois: The carefully arranged chairs in the giant hangar are in disarray, hurriedly pushed and pulled to either side, parted like the Red Sea to make room to bring Les Burrill’s wounded bird— Race 11 — in out of the baking sun. A small cluster of racers gathers around the green and […]