Often, the purpose of a column like this is to create an opportunity to begin a discussion. By opening the floor to a wide-ranging collection of potential readers, especially because many of those readers can share real insights and personal experiences on the topics raised, the community as a whole can benefit. That sounds good […]
Video: Van’s RV-14
Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com also is working on another website, VansAircraftBuilders.com. In that role, he put together this video of Richard Wingfield’s new RV-14. “Yesterday I went to our EAA Chapter 1246 monthly Coffee and Donut get-together and came across this brand new RV-14 from Van’s Aircraft, built by Richard Wingfield. Richard was […]
International Air Games Tour to launch in 2018
FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, is planning to launch an international Air Games Tour in the 2nd half of 2018. Touching down in up to five host cities around the world, each event will showcase some of the best sporting action from across the world of air sports over four days of competition, according […]
DA40 added to ACI Jet’s flying club
SAN LOUIS OBISPO, Calif. – ACI Jet has added a Diamond DA40 to its Employee Flying Club The club fleet also includes a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza and a Cessna 172. The flying program is offered at minimal cost to employees in an effort to make aviation accessible to all ACI Jet team members. Participants only pay for the cost of […]
Lightspeed Aviation debuts Zulu 3 headset
PORTLAND, Oregon — Lightspeed Aviation has introduced the Zulu 3 ANR headset. Zulu 3 builds on the performance and features of the original Zulu and Zulu.2 headsets, according to company officials. Enhancements in the Zulu 3 include: New contoured ear seals designed to hug the curve of the jaw, for a more natural fit that increases comfort […]
SkyRoamers Flight Training Manuals now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available from Aircraft Spruce are the SkyRoamers Flight Training Manuals. The SkyRoamers Private Pilot Flight Training Manual is used by students training to be private or commercial pilots, as well as commercial pilots training to be flight instructors. It applies to airplane pilots, regardless of their certification level. For students training to be instrument […]
Pilot loses control of Autogryo
After departing from the airport where the pilot kept the Autogyro, he flew to his family farm near Crozet, Virginia, and landed without incident on a 1,500-foot-long grass polo field. Later on, during an attempted takeoff from the same field, when the gyroplane was traveling at 25 to 30 knots and was about 150 feet […]
Tuskegee Airman packs them in at museum
HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor and 400 guests paid tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen and the vital role they played during World War II with a special “WWII Tuskegee Airman Hangar Talk” by decorated Tuskegee Airman Colonel Charles McGee. The event commemorated African American History Month. Colonel McGee fought in World War II, […]
Don’t cry for Santa Monica
As I was reading coverage of the announcement that Santa Monica’s airport is to be closed on Dec. 31, 2028, I couldn’t help but shake my head. Yes, I’m sad. But reading the FAA Administrator’s comments provides a blueprint for opportunity. When commenting on the agreement, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said, “This is a fair […]