SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing have been tasked to help ensure the safety and security of the airspace around Super Bowl 50, slated for Feb. 7. To help train Air Force fighter aircrews and maintain their proficiency, Civil Air Patrol will fly its Cessna airplanes into “restricted airspace” to simulate […]
How to get rid of check ride anxiety
In her latest post, GlobalAir.com blogger Sarina Houston enumerates several things you can do to minimize your anxiety and maximize your chances of doing well on your check ride, including: Take a mock check ride; get the gouge; read through the PTS; and, finally, remind your self that the worst thing that can happen isn’t really […]
Textron Aviation launches 1Call
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has launched 1Call, which provides a single point of contact for Beechcraft, Citation and Hawker customers during unscheduled maintenance events. Customers can access the dedicated 1Call team by dialing 316-517-2090. “Our enhanced call center means simplified, quick access to Textron Aviation’s customer service team for our owners needing immediate support. From the […]
Fuel starvation results in Piper landing on Bronx freeway
The pilot reported that both fuel tanks on the Piper PA-28-180 were full when the flight departed. About 30 minutes into the flight, a GPS alarm alerted the pilot to switch fuel tanks, so he switched the fuel tank selector. He then proceeded north to return to the departure airport. About 51 minutes into the […]
Pictures of the day: Snow in the South
The great blizzard of 2016 hammered the East Coast, bringing snow as far south as South Carolina. The good folks at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) sent in this photos documenting the effects of the storm at the airport.
Destination: Dayton
For those who love general aviation, as well as history, a visit to the National Aviation Heritage Area in Ohio is a must. The federally designated heritage area surrounds Dayton, the hometown of the Wright brothers. The eight-county area is chock-full of aviation sites, from the original Wright brothers’ bicycle shop, to Huffman Prairie, where […]
Sebring LSA Expo: ‘Interesting times’
By Mary Jones and Marino Boric “May you live in interesting times.” Jack Hodgson quoted that Chinese saying when he opened an industry panel discussion on Thursday afternoon at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and that saying proved to be the theme for the rest of Expo 2016. Following a successful opening day […]
FAA registers nearly 300,000 drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the FAA’s online registration system went live. “I am pleased the public responded to our call to register,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “The National Airspace System is a great resource and all users of it, […]
New location for Copperstate Fly-In
The 2016 Copperstate Fly-In will move to Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, on Oct. 28-29. The event attracts recreational and general aviation enthusiasts from across the southwest United States. In 2015, approximately 500 aircraft were on display from 20 states, including ultralights, gyrocopters, homebuilt aircraft, antiques and warbirds. In addition to aircraft displays, the Copperstate Fly-In features […]