The third annual SUN ’n FUN Career Fair will be held April 6, during the annual fly-in. The career fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Florida Air Museum. SUN ‘n FUN has once again partnered with the aviation job website, JSfirm.com, to host the event. Recruiters will be onsite to interview […]
Wipaire expands manufacturing facilities
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire is expanding its manufacturing facilities. In a purchase deal closed in late February, Wipaire became the sole owner of the 65,000-square-foot building it has leased a portion of since late 2012. Renovations will begin as soon as previous leaseholders move out of their leased spaces. “International demand is driving our expansion,” […]
wx24 Pilot launches Aviation Weather at a Glance app
1 Echo Charlie, an aviation technology company, has launched wx24 Pilot, its aviation weather application for Apple mobile devices. The wx24 Pilot interprets the data and then presents it in an graphical presentation. wx24 Pilot pulls together the myriad of aviation weather reports into a visual format allowing pilots to see “Aviation Weather at a Glance.” Now […]
Gardner releases 12th edition of The Complete Private Pilot
The fundamentals of aviating haven’t changed terribly much since Orville and Wilbur first went skyward. A lot has evolved, but lift, drag, weather, aerodynamics and more really haven’t. For that reason, a book that covers the timeless fundamentals while not being out-of-date is an invaluable asset on an bookshelf. Bob Gardner’s “The Complete Private Pilot” […]
Three perish in Lancair crash
Witnesses reported that the pilot/owner/builder of the experimental, amateur-built, turbine-engine-powered Lancair IVP had been troubleshooting the landing gear and electrical system on the day of the accident. After working on the airplane, he made an uneventful flight. Later that day, he departed on a flight with two other certificated pilots aboard. About 40 minutes later, […]
Picture of the day: Over Maroon Bells
Nathan Kurth’s Super Stinson over Maroon Bells wilderness area west of Aspen, Colorado, in the fall after one of the first dustings of snow.
A long trip to a big impact
After playing around at a handful of local flight schools, FBO run operations, and with a plethora of flight instructors, some of whom were good, some not so much, I made the decision to commit to a more structured arrangement with a big-time flight school. That was in 1990, two years into my flight training […]
Unleaded avgas finalists named
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an unleaded fuel for general aviation airplanes, the FAA has selected two unleaded fuels for further testing. “Small aircraft are the only mode of transportation that still relies on leaded fuel. We’re committed to finding safe fuels that benefit the environment and our general aviation community […]
Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display Day
Join the folks at Frazier Lake Airpark in Hollister, Calif., this Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for their monthly antique aircraft display day. With a 2,500-foot turf runway, the Cubs, Stinsons, Cessna 180s and Stearmans are all right at home. Pilots flying in: Please use caution, as more traffic than normal will […]