UAS International Trip Support has introduced its new online flight planning and weather platform called UAS flightevolution. flightevolution will be available on the web and for the iPhone and iPad. Users will be able to compute and file complex flight plans, visualize worldwide navigation data, view real-time and forecast weather, check fuel prices, find airport information, and […]
Sightseeing flight ends fatally
During a local sightseeing flight in Page, Arizona, the pilot noticed that the Cessna 207’s engine had lost partial power, and he initiated a turn back toward the airport while troubleshooting the loss of power. Despite these attempts, the engine would not regain full power and was surging and sputtering randomly. The pilot entered the […]
Picture of the day: Leaving the Keys behind
Stallion 51‘s KT Budde-Jones sent in this photo, explaining: “Leaving the Keys behind. Seven Mile Bridge from the Florida Keys taken from our T-6 Texan May 21, 2016.”
A 1949 Piper Clipper in the spotlight
There are a couple of good reasons Gilbert and Barbara Pierce’s bright red 1949 Piper PA-16 Clipper occupied Space 1 on Row 1 of the vintage aircraft parking at this year’s SUN ’n FUN. First, they were early arrivals and, more importantly, their aircraft is a past champion and always receives a prime display spot. […]
FAA, air traffic controllers reach tentative agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA and its largest union, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO (NATCA), have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering the air traffic control specialists assigned to the terminal and en route options, traffic management coordinators/specialists, air traffic controllers assigned to the flight service option, and […]
ICON slows A5 production, lays off staff
VACAVILLE, Calif. — ICON Aircraft has made major changes to this year’s A5 delivery plan, significantly reducing production of the light-sport aircraft. These changes are part of a strategy to improve the A5 production processes and manufacturing supply chain, while simultaneously supporting flight training for ICON customers, according to ICON officials. Plans announced May 25 include: A […]
National Warplane Museum kicks off crowdfunding project
The National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, N.Y., has kicked off its first-ever crowdfunding project. “We looked at several of the crowdfunding platforms, such as GoFundMe and KickStarter. Naturally there is going to be a cost involved to use these platforms, but these costs due vary depending on the size and scope of the project. We found […]
West Star Aviation to expand KCHA location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — West Star Aviation has revealed plans to expand its location at Lovell Field Airport (KCHA) to feature a full service maintenance hangar and a paint facility. West Star’s Chattanooga location will begin construction on the 13 acres allocated for expansion in the fourth quarter of 2016, with anticipated completion in fourth quarter 2017. This […]
Deadline approaches to apply for scholarship
FREDERICK, Maryland — There are only a handful of days left to apply for a $500 aviation scholarship offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by aviation insurance broker Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the “Get into the AIR” scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight […]