THERMAL, California — Students from the Desert Mirage High School Aviation Academy accepted the keys to a donated fully operable Gulfstream GII on behalf of the new Jacqueline Cochran Discovery of Flight and Education Center. https://youtu.be/OweYEv09vAU In partnership with the airport, the Coachella Valley Unified School District launched the Aviation Academy in 2015 as part of the […]
‘Born to Fly’ a worthy read
Ever heard the story about the guy who landed a C-119 in Iwo Jima, in a typhoon, while seated on the floor of the cockpit? What about the guy who, in 1963, flew a DC-4 1,200 miles north of Point Barrow, Alaska, and landed on an “ice island” in support of the Arctic Research Laboratories? […]
Aircraft Insurance Guidebook released
A new book designed to help aircraft owners and operators understand the complexities of purchasing aircraft insurance has been release. “Aircraft Insurance Fundamentals: A Concise Guide For Aircraft Owners and Operators,” by Tim Bonnell Jr., is a practical reference for navigating the world of aircraft insurance, according to the publisher. Readers will learn why aircraft insurance […]
Purdue joins forces with Tecnam
Purdue Aviation and TECNAM have combined resources to bring sales and flight training to Purdue Research Park Aerospace District Purdue Aviation, Purdue Research Foundation and TECNAM US have created a partnership that will support a U.S.-based sales, maintenance and training center in the Purdue Research Park Aerospace District in West Lafayette, Indiana. The agreement includes a sales […]
New holding pattern app includes wind computations
DALLAS — Aviation Mobile Apps has launched Holding Pattern Computer for iOS, an app that takes the wind into account and makes all the calculations that a pilot needs to fly a perfectly timed holding pattern, according to developers. While other holding pattern apps suggest an appropriate entry procedure — direct, parallel or teardrop — Holding Pattern Computer also […]
Mistimed magneto contributes to crash
The pilot reported that before taking off for a local flight in the Piper J-3 in Hopkinsville, Ky., when he conducted the engine run up, the magneto drop for the right magneto was 150 rpm, which was 100 rpm greater than the drop for the left magneto. He later stated that the “engine ran up just […]
Picture of the day: Ready for her close-up
Geoff Smathers sent in this photo of him and Ed Satterly over Moraine State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, in a Geoff’s 1968 C182L Legacy Skylane shot by photographer Dave King. “This is part of a photo shoot for an article in late 2016 in Cessna Flyer magazine,” Smathers reported.
Largest high school flying club opens new hangar
The Lakeland Aero Club’s new hangar opened just in time to show it off to the crowds at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. The 12,500-square-foot facility has office space, restrooms, and will house six aircraft. Mike Zidziunas, president of the Lakeland Aero Club, explained that the 50 members of the club, who range in age from […]
Ribbon cutting held for Lakeland Aero Club
In what was called a “momentous occasion,” a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held during this year’s SUN ’n FUN to officially open the Lakeland Aero Club’s new hangar. “This is the largest high school flying club on the planet,” said SUN ’n FUN President John “Lites” Leenhouts. More importantly, the club is the “cement that holds […]