The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll in a Champion 7ECA at an airport in San Diego, he inadvertently actuated the left brake when his left foot became entangled within the rudder pedal and control cable. He then lost control of the plane and subsequently groundlooped, which resulted in structural damage to the fuselage. […]
Pictures of the day: On display at NBAA
While bizjets were the star attraction at the static display of aircraft at Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport during the National Business Aviation Association 2016 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the other end of GA also was represented on the ramp. The sold-out static display of aircraft featured 114 aircraft at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and the […]
An open door is all it takes
On one end of the general aviation spectrum, we have the business jet. A multi-million dollar piece of equipment that represents years of research and design work, many thousands of man hours dedicated to construction, and perhaps an equivalent amount in maintenance over the life of the aircraft. And during that lifetime these sleek machines […]
More than 40,000 Young Eagles enrolled in free online courses
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Sporty’s Pilot Shop report that more than 40,000 young people have enrolled in Sporty’s Learn to Fly online course as a follow-up to their flights in the EAA Young Eagles program. The Sporty’s course, which was first offered to all Young Eagles in 2009, […]
WAAAM opens its doors for Second Saturday
The SocialFlight.com Event of the Week is the Second Saturday at the Western Antique Airplane and Automobile Museum, this Saturday, Nov. 12, Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River, Oregon. The museum will open its doors to roll out some of its antique airplanes and cars. Visitors will be able to watch airplane operations up close and […]
Beaver Lake Aviation celebrates 30 years
ROGERS, Arkansas — Beaver Lake Aviation, a Phillips 66 Aviation branded FBO and a subsidiary of Wal-Mart, recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary. Located at Rogers Executive Airport (KROG), the northwest Arkansas FBO is a destination for corporate businesses and a stopover for cross-country general aviation flights and aircraft traveling to local attractions like the Walmart Arkansas […]
Aviation Career Day slated at San Diego airport
SAN DIEGO — Coast Flight Training and Envoy Air/American Airlines Group are hosting a free Aviation Career Day on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The two are teaming up to provide scholarship opportunities worth about $80,000 for high school seniors and recent graduates. The U.S. airline industry is facing a critical shortage […]
Washington aircraft registration late fees take off in 2017
Washington aircraft owners are advised to mark their calendars – aircraft registrations are coming due in January. For those who file late, changes are on the horizon to restructure state aircraft registration penalties to create “a more efficient and user-friendly process for customers,” according to state aviation officials. On July 1, a new law went into effect […]
MyGoFlight custom mounting system selector added to Aircraft Spruce
Finding the perfect mount for your particular device can be challenging. Aircraft Spruce and MyGoFlight have teamed up for the MyGoFlight Mounting System. Start by selecting your device, and then your base, to populate images of the cradles and bases that will match your needs. A pricing column is also available on the chart