This is part three in a series of stories about flying to Alaska. Read about Bill’s trip planning, Flying to Alaska and Return from Fairbanks. It took four days flying from South Carolina to reach Fort Nelson, British Columbia, 283 miles up the Alaska Highway from its starting point at Dawson Creek. And more than 1,100 road miles — […]
SocialFlight Event of the Week: Challenge Air
Join Challenge Air this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) in San Diego for the Challenge Air for kids and friends fly-in. Challenge Air gives children with special need the gift of flight from volunteer pilots. The goal of Challenge Air is to give children with special […]
FlightSimCon 2016 prepares for takeoff
FlightSimCon, an annual flight simulation and aviation conference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, will take off June 11-12 at the New England Air Museum, which is on the grounds of Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Conn. In 2015, the conference welcomed more than 320 people, with organizers saying they expect many more this year. Registration […]
First Merlin PSA in U.S. takes flight
The first Merlin Personal Sport Aircraft (PSA) in the U.S. has taken flight. “The acceleration and climb rate are exhilarating,” said pilot Chip Erwin. “It brings the sport back into sport planes with a power-to-weight ratio about 50% higher than most Light-Sport Aircraft. It will be perfect on our new amphibious floats!” The Merlin PSA is an […]
OpenAirplane raises funding
CHICAGO – OpenAirplane, an online service that connects pilots to planes across the U.S. much like a rental car company, has secured $500,000 in seed funding from several investors in Chicago and abroad. The funds will help OpenAirplane hire more developers, accelerate growth, and build new products. “I am tremendously excited about my investment in OpenAirplane. […]
Avidyne partners with Globalstar to develop airborne internet access products
Avidyne has partnered with Globalstar to develop and certify satellite-based internet and voice communications products for the aviation market. The new solutions will leverage Globalstar’s second-generation satellite network, boasting the fastest data speeds in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) industry. “We are thrilled to join forces with Globalstar to bring innovative new communications solutions to the […]
BeadBuster now available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the BeadBuster, which was created to assist in changing tires. The compact BeadBuster clamps onto the rim and breaks the bead with “jaws of life” action. This will make it easier to get back out flying.
Vacationing pilot crashes into ocean
According to the operator/owner, the non-instrument-rated pilot was visiting the United States on vacation and had rented the Piper PA-28-161 for a week. The pilot planned a day trip to an airport located about 2.5 hours from the airplane’s home base, and the accident occurred on the return leg near Stuart, Fla. After departing on […]
Picture of the day: A winter sky
Tyler Miller sent in this photo he titled, “A winter sky at a Florida airport.” It was taken at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) by Miller, who is airport operations supervisor.