While taking off from Runway 32 at the airport in Fredericksburg, Texas, the Cessna 185 encountered a crosswind. As soon as the tailwheel came off the runway, the plane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with the application of right rudder and brake, however the plane continued off the runway. The right […]
Picture of the day: Craters of the Moon
Garth Baker snapped this shot looking southeast across the snow-covered Craters of The Moon National Monument in Idaho on Jan. 2.
Wanted: Pilot Tips on … Avionics and ADS-B
Have you equipped for ADS-B? What did you add to your plane and do you plan to add more? What did you learn from the experience that other pilots could benefit from? If you haven’t equipped yet, do you plan to by the 2020 mandate? What other avionics have you added recently? Was it a worthwhile investment? […]
Tip: Fun flying to stay current
Vicki Danhof, Bozeman, Mont., sent in this pilot tip: I am blessed by flying with my “flying buddy” every Wednesday, barring inclement weather, since 1990. We begin with slow flight, steep turns and impromptu holds. We both are instrument rated, so we continue our “fly day” by the PIC donning a hood and shooting approaches to […]
LSA breakthroughs featured at U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
By BILL WILSON The promise of light-sport aviation began with hopes of a cheaper way to get into or stay in aviation. These hopes focused around lower prices for new aircraft and the potential for reduced operating costs. This year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, held Jan. 20-23 at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Florida finally delivered on that […]
Inspector General report notes that FAA reforms ‘falling short’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Transportation Inspector General has released a scathing report outlining numerous shortcomings of the FAA’s efforts to implement reforms intended to help the agency operate more effectively and efficiently, improve the delivery of air traffic services, and modernize the U.S. air traffic control system. The report finds that the FAA’s efforts […]
Greg Koontz adds Legend Cub to his airshow act
American Legend Aircraft Company reports it is now sponsoring Greg Koontz Airshows in cooperation with C&D Aviation, an aircraft sales and service center. Under the agreement, one of Koontz’ signature airshow acts will feature the Legend Cub. Based at Bessemer Airport (KEKY) in Bessemer, Alabama, C&D Aviation specializes in Piper Cub parts and building and restoring […]
Scholarship winner puts award to good use
Avfuel’s AVTRIP Scholarship recipient from 2013, Kelly Hicks, is soaring to new heights after completing training to obtain her multi-engine rating. “It’s been the best experience,” said Hicks. “Receiving my multi-engine rating means I’ve accomplished my dream— I can now fly the King Air, my favorite aircraft since childhood. This just solidifies that I have […]
Sandel taps Stevens Aviation for Avilon
Sandel Avionics has selected Stevens Aviation as one of its exclusive Avilon dealerships. The Sandel Avilon Avionics Suite is an all-glass integrated flight deck for the King Air family, starting with the KA-200, designed and assembled at Sandel for easy installation, according to company officials. “This changes everything as it gives the customer a fully […]