During the supervised solo flight in the Cirrus SR20, the student pilot had completed three previous circuits in the traffic pattern in Sanford, Florida, with two of the three landing attempts aborted. On the fourth attempt, a 70° right crosswind “blew” the airplane off the left side of the runway. The student pilot then applied […]
Pictures of the day: Lancair Evolution visits Lycoming
Lycoming Engines recently hosted Kevin Eldredge, director of business development for Lancair International, last week in Williamsport, Pa. Eldredge flew Lancair’s first customer-delivered Piston Evolution, powered by a Lycoming Integrated Electronic Engine (iE2), into Williamsport for Lycoming to perform engine calibrations and for Lancair to host East Coast test flights.
Even with the best of intentions, a good plan is essential
This past Saturday the Central Florida Flying Club (of which I am a member) held its first annual Spring Fling cook-out. We threw the hangar door open to anyone who cared to wander through it. The grill was fired up, the refrigerator was stocked, we rented additional tables and chairs, and even rolled the aircraft out […]
Seaplane stories: Howard Whaley
In response to our call for readers’ seaplane stories, Howard J. Whaley sent in his: “I was born and raised next door to the Philadelphia Seaplane base in Essington, Pa. — the oldest seaplane base in United States. “When I was old enough to walk, I was at the seaplane base. Bob Mills, the owner, […]
Call for entries made for Crossfield Teacher of the Year Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 30th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to classroom teachers in grades K through 12. Nominations will […]
Pacific Aviation Museum to display rare WWII Japanese Torpedo Plane
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Nakajima B5N Torpedo Bomber was the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy and was considered the most effective aircraft of its kind at the beginning of World War II. She caused most of the battleship damage during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. Now, 75 years later, the Type 97 […]
CAF Minnesota Wing Museum to host law enforcement and first responder day
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing will host a Law Enforcement and First Responder Appreciation Day on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free to the public to tour the museum, aircraft, and vehicles. Law Enforcement and First Responders will receive a free lunch, which starts […]
Free Takeoff app offers new approach to proficiency
Sporty’s new Takeoff app, with a selection of aviation content that’s continually updated, includes video tips, blog posts, podcasts, photos, and aviation news — all with the goal to make flying safer and more fun. “Takeoff is a different kind of app for Sporty’s,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Unlike many training apps that focus on passing […]
Garmin Pilot app enhanced
Garmin has unveiled new enhancements for the Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. Pilots flying around the globe, including Europe, are now offered the option of filing VFR flight plans for free directly with the country Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) with a Garmin Pilot subscription. Additional features for iOS include a flight profile view, new VFR […]