Ten GA alphabet groups have urged the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs to continue supporting veterans’ use of “their hard-earned benefits for flight training,” by opposing any proposal that would cap those benefits as it considers the Veterans First Act. “This training enables veterans to pursue a well-paying civilian career with good long‐term prospects in either […]
Old Glory Honor Flight returns to Oshkosh, vets can apply for flight
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — EAA AirVenture has a strong tradition of honoring America’s veterans, and this year is no exception. Old Glory Honor Flight, partnered with EAA and American Airlines, is bringing Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight IV to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. This flight will take place on Friday, July 29. The veterans […]
Georgia airpark plans airshow and concert with Flying Musicians Association
The Flying Musicians Association‘s newest corporate member, Heaven’s Landing Mountain Estate Airpark in Georgia, will host its second annual airshow and concert June 25. “Heaven’s Landing supports the Flying Musicians Association because the FMA promotes both higher education and general aviation,” said Mike Ciochetti, Heaven’s Landing developer. “Funding for continued education in both fields of […]
Gulf Power sponsors National Flight Academy Saturday programs
PENSACOLA, Florida — Thanks to a donation, the National Flight Academy’s May and June STEM Saturdays programs — an introductory science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program designed for children in kindergarten through 6th grade — will be sponsored. STEM Saturday programs cost between $40-$50, including labor and product costs. Thanks to the Gulf Power […]
Jet Aviation to operate FBO at VNY
Jet Aviation has expanded its network, with plans in the work for a new FBO at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. In 2015, Jet Aviation won a competitive tender process and was selected by Los Angeles World Airports to operate the FBO facility at the airport. It will first offer FBO services in an interim […]
Fuel mismanagement contributes to fatal accident
The commercial pilot was traveling in a Navion G to attend an air show the following day. Upon arrival at the destination in Hamilton Township, N.J., he attempted a night instrument landing system approach but, due to low visibility, flew a missed approach. He subsequently requested and received vectors for a second attempt of the […]
Picture of the day: Breathtaking scenery only pilots can enjoy
Jim Gill sent in this photo, shot from a Skyhawk, near Gallup, New Mexico.
Taking photos at airshows
By KEN STROHM It’s spring and for many people that means warmer days and a time of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. But for me spring means the start of air show season! Whether it’s in a small town, on a military base, or the granddaddy of all air shows, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, all air […]
Video: Wings Over Paris Airshow
Our friends from FunPlacesToFly.com attended the “Wings Over Paris” Airshow at Paris Cox Field in Paris, Texas and sent us this video, along with this message: “What an airshow! Aerobatics by the top performers in the field, plus Warbirds! They even had a flying Mig 17! Kevin Lacey, who stars in the TV Production “Airplane Repo” […]