A lawsuit filed after an RV-10 accident on the Oregon Coast in May 2014 has been dismissed, according to Van’s Aircraft officials. The $35 million lawsuit was filed after the crash that claimed the life of the builder and his 4-year-old granddaughter. The suit alleges that the instructions for the kits and the parts provided by […]
Virginia passes pro-growth aviation tax policy
The Virginia legislature recently passed a measure to exempt aircraft parts and maintenance from sales and use tax. The bill, HB 1738, was recently passed by the state Senate, following its earlier passage by the House with overwhelming support. The legislation now goes to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for his signature. In welcoming the bill’s passage, […]
Call for nominations for Crossfield Teacher of the Year
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for its 31st Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to classroom teachers in grades […]
New book on Douglas XB-19 released
Schiffer Publishing has released “Douglas XB-19,” an illustrated background of never before published photos and diagrams showcasing the Douglas XB-19. In 1935, the intent of the Army Air Corps was to build a potential intercontinental bomber, a “Guardian of the Hemisphere.” They granted Donald Douglas a contract to build the world’s largest bomber. Over the past 75 […]
Fuel starvation brings down Fisher Classic during test flight
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to determine how much unusable fuel was in the experimental amateur-built airplane’s fuel tanks. The Fisher Classic took off with a full header tank and only 1 gallon of fuel in each wing tank. After takeoff, the pilot climbed to about 3,500 feet. About three miles from the airport, he […]
Waiting for the Chief Pilot
Frequent photo contributor Megan Vande Voort sent us this photo of her son, Meyer, who is hollering for his dad to take him on an airplane ride.
Revisiting the Golden Age of Aviation
CONCRETE, Washington — Some of America’s rarest vintage aircraft from the 1920s to the 1950s are still flying around this small town in the North Cascade Mountains, sharing airspace with resident eagles. Honoring those decades of America’s “Golden Age of Aviation,” the North Cascades Vintage Aviation Museum showcases dozens of relics restored to their original flying […]
FATPNW expands beyond the Pacific Northwest
Flights Above The Pacific Northwest (FATPNW) debuted in 2012 on Facebook as a way to share pictures, videos and stories about flying around the Pacific Northwest. Five years and 6,000 members later, FATPNW founder Brice Van Baren, with much prodding from those outside the Pacific Northwest, is expanding the group. Sort of. “I don’t believe […]
NBC Sports to air first episode of Reno Air Races
The first one-hour episode featuring last year’s 53rd National Championship Air Races will air Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m. Pacific time on NBC Sports Network. A short preview clip can be viewed below. “Last year we were excited to partner with STIHL and NBC Sports to air one show,” said Mike Crowell, president and CEO […]