SEATTLE — Above and Beyond — The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition that explores the wonder of flight and the marvels of aerospace innovation, design and technology, opens for the summer at The Museum of Flight on May 28, and will run through Sept. 10. This is the first West Coast destination for the touring exhibit. Above and Beyond is produced […]
Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast Avionics appointed Appareo dealers
Gulf Coast Avionics and Pacific Coast Avionics have been approved as authorized dealers for the Appareo family of Stratus portable and panel-mounted ADS-B products. Rick Garcia, president and CEO of the two companies, said he is excited to be able to offer the new Stratus 2S portable and Stratus ESG, a panel-mounted 1090ES/ADS-B transponder. “While all […]
Fuel exhaustion contributes to crash
The pilot reported that the accident occurred during his fifth glider aero-tow flight since the Piper PA-25-235 had last been refueled. The aero-tow and glider release were uneventful, he told investigators. However, as he was returning to the airport in Boulder, Colo., the engine began to run intermittently before it eventually experienced a total loss […]
Pictures of the day: B-17 arrives at SUN ‘n FUN
Photographer Jose Ramos captured these two shots of the B-17 “Texas Raiders” arriving at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
Thank you Dee
It should go without saying that aviation means a little (or a lot) more in Alaska. But it’s so much fun to talk about. My wife, Deb, and I just returned from Anchorage and the 19th annual Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. Once again, the FedEx Maintenence Hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was packed to the […]
Video: STOL Tips for tricycle gear aircraft
Backcountry flying expert Patrick Romano has just posted a new STOL tips video for tricycle gear aircraft. “While many people believe a taildragger is needed to access the backcountry, there is a reality that a trike handled well with the proper technique is basically just as capable as it’s taildragger brethren,” he notes.
Consumer drone market to top $4 billion by 2024
New research shows that the global consumer drone market size is expected to reach $4.19 billion by 2024. A new report by Grand View Research shows that the market’s substantial growth prospects can be attributed to surging eminence of drone flying as hobbies, such as photography and racing. Consumer remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) have gained prominence owing to their […]
Debut of authentic replica part of Lindbergh anniversary
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – May 21 marks the 89th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s history-making flight across the Atlantic. The flight forever changed the way mankind viewed air travel as a practical means of transportation, and will be celebrated in a big way at The Rhinebeck Aerodrome. The event will center around the aerodrome’s recently completed “Spirit […]
Still time to apply for Wipaire scholarship
There is still time to apply for the 2016 Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. Applications will be accepted until May 31. This is the second year offering the company has offered the memorial scholarship in honor of Ben Wiplinger, founder of Wipaire. “The response to the scholarship last year was beyond our expectations,” said Chuck Wiplinger, […]