Dan Torres from Baldwin, N.Y., notes that he’s been equipped with ADS-B for almost two years now and admits he’s now “addicted.” I have a Garmin 430W and a Garmin GDL-88. I decided on the GDL 88 about eight months after I had the 430W installed. The cost for the GDL-88 at the time was about […]
The day I groundlooped a Baron
By JEB BURNSIDE. Flying the same aircraft all the time can be boring after a while. It’s an affliction most aircraft owners share, though it’s not one to generate much sympathy from non-owners. But after months and years flying the same familiar flivver, one begins to seek out new opportunities, different aircraft and even additional ratings. So […]
President’s budget includes funding to buy Wright brothers factory building
The President’s 2016 fiscal budget will include $450,000 for the National Park Service to acquire the original Wright brothers factory buildings in Dayton, Ohio. Plans call for the buildings to be restored as part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. In a public-private partnership, some of the five buildings — which are now empty […]
Former president of Sikorsky Aircraft dies in P-51 crash
The former president of Sikorsky Aircraft was killed when his P-51D crashed near Maricopa, Arizona, on Feb. 5. Jeffrey Pino, 61, who led Sikorsky from 2006 to 2012, was flying the Mustang, named “Big Beautiful Doll,” when it crashed. His passenger, Nickolas Tramontano, 71, of Brookfield, Connecticut, also died in the crash. Pino was vice chairman of […]
NATA unveils grassroots campaign against ATC privatization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has launched a grassroots campaign in response to the House Transportation Committee’s FAA reauthorization proposal to establish a user fee-funded air traffic control corporation. The legislation — which poses a significant threat to the entire general aviation community — will be considered Thursday, Feb. 11, by the […]
Last call for Able Flight scholarship applications
Feb. 15 is the deadline for applications to be considered for an Able Flight scholarship for flight training in 2016.
Air Force Museum Theatre commemorates Tuskegee Airmen’s 75th anniversary
DAYTON, Ohio — The Air Force Museum Theatre at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will kick off its 2016 Living History Film Series on Saturday, Feb. 20, with an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen. Beginning at 4 p.m., the theater will premiere “In Their Own Words: The Tuskegee […]
Water landing goes awry
According to the pilot, he was practicing an engine out maneuver to a landing on the water in the Piper PA-18-150 near Lake Wales, Fla. At 500 feet mean sea level, he “cut” the engine power and turned the carburetor heat to full on. As he neared the water, he started to flare when the […]
Picture of the day: Smoking tires
Max Lightsey of Orlando, Florida, sent in this photo of Fat Albert, the transport aircraft for the Blue Angels. He explains: “The Lockheed Martin C-130T “Hercules” (AKA: “Fat Albert”) smokes the tires performing a short-field, assault landing at the Melbourne Air and Space Show on March 21, 2015.” “Flown by U.S. Marines Major Dusty Cook, the […]