The flight instructor was performing an introductory flight lesson for a student with her parents on board as passengers. Rather than fly in the normal practice area, the flight instructor and student decided to fly across a channel toward an adjacent island to avoid unfavorable weather conditions. The student flew the majority of the flight following the […]
GA’s finest at KBJC
Photographer Steve Nelson sent in these photos, all snapped at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC):
Two pilots walk into a bar …
One of the truly unique facets of aviation that increasingly appeals to me is the expectation that pilots will perform as professionals in the cockpit. They can joke, or not. They can talk about their favorite movie, or song, or fashion trend — or they can just stick to the requirements of the flight. The job […]
Dynon D10A approved model list expands
Last year, Dynon Avionics and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) made headlines with an STC for Dynon’s EFIS D-10A. The first wave covered certain Cessna and Piper models. Many owners immediately asked about when their aircraft will be covered by the STC. EAA has received an expanded Approved Model List (AML) from the FAA. In general, […]
Red Bull Air Races return to San Diego
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is set to take off over San Diego Bay for the first time in eight years on April 15-16, 2017. The series returns for its 10th season with the first race in Abu Dhabi in February, and will conclude at the motorsport mecca of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October. […]
Flying Musicians flock to Sebring
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA), a non-profit organization for pilots who are musicians, will descend upon Sebring, Florida, for the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo from Jan. 25-28, 2017. Members of FMA will be performing throughout the week in the airport terminal and under the covered patio (rampside) of the airport terminal to raise awareness for programs […]
Infinity Aircraft Services expands at KGYY
Infinity Aircraft Services (IAS), an FAA 145 Repair Station, continues to expand in 2017, adding maintenance and repair capabilities at Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY) in Indiana. IAS technicians are now on site at B. Coleman Aviation, based at the Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY), providing the same full-service competencies found at the company’s Palm Beach headquarters location. The expansion of Infinity’s […]
New edition of ‘Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly’ released
Now available is the second edition of “Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly” by author Arlynn McMahon. McMahon presents lesson plans for flight instructors in the form of scenario-based “maneuver briefings.” A resource for active instructors, the lesson plans are also helpful to CFI applicants preparing their own materials, officials with ASA note. Lesson Plans […]
Sunlight blinds Bushmaster pilot
The pilot was taking off in a southerly direction from a narrow, tree-lined airstrip in Newburg, Oregon. During the takeoff roll, sunlight restricted his visibility. The Alaskan Bushmaster drifted left and subsequently came into contact with numerous juvenile fir trees along the side of the runway. The contact with the trees resulted in substantial leading edge damage […]