The Civil Air Patrol has launched the organization’s 75th anniversary celebration. While CAP will officially turn 75 on Dec. 1, having been founded six days before Pearl Harbor, a yearlong observation of the milestone is underway, including the unveiling of a special 75th anniversary website and a special video marking the milestone. Anniversary activities and displays are planned throughout […]
NATA president resigns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks has announced his intention to resign Aug. 31. “It has been an honor to lead NATA through this period of significant change by greatly enhancing its position as the voice of aviation business on Capitol Hill, at the agencies, and in the states,” he […]
Museum to honor women in aerospace with cards
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is working to create a deck of playing cards that will feature 56 photos and educational facts about women in aerospace fields on the face of each card. All 56 of the card faces may be sponsored by anyone who is interested. Individuals may want […]
Women in Aviation creates Girl Scout patch
Women in Aviation International has created a Girl Scout fun patch to award to Girl Scouts who take part in Girls in Aviation Day events. The first chance girls will have to earn the patch will be at Girls in Aviation Day Nashville, on Saturday, March 12, at the International Women in Aviation Conference. The patch […]
More cities proclaim March GA Appreciation Month
The Alliance for Aviation Across America reports that several more cities and towns have proclaimed March General Aviation Appreciation Month, including the City Council of New Orleans, Mayor Randy Roach of Lake Charles, Mayor Hilda Curry of New Iberia, and Mayor Ollie Tyler of Shreveport, Louisiana. In Louisiana, general aviation airports contribute $966 million to the state’s […]
Gusty winds contribute to crash
According to the sport pilot, while turning from the left base to the final leg of the approach for Runway 2 in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., with engine power reduced to “near” idle, a gust of wind came from the right and the Allegro 2000 lost altitude. He attempted to recover the altitude loss by […]
Pictures of the day: The Memphis Air Show
Ace aviation photographer Sheldon Heatherington was at the Memphis Air Show in late September and captured these stunning photos. The Memphis Air Show will return in 2017 — featuring the Blue Angels — at the Millington Regional Jetport (KNQA), just outside Memphis, Tenn.
Tips to restart an idle airplane
Q: Because of medical problems, my IO-720 has not run in six months. While always hangared, the hangar is sometimes damp. The question is what to do in re-starting? Do we open it up and clean, or change the oil often? Larry Smith A: Larry, first of all, we certainly hope all of your medical issues are […]
Backcountry aircraft: Is your plane on the list?
BackcountryPilot.org contains a wealth of information for pilots who are already veterans of backcountry flying, as well as those who dream of trying it. Included in its Knowledge Base is a list of backcountry aircraft, which is long and includes many planes you wouldn’t necessarily consider as ready for the backcountry. Check it out here […]