Does the thought of winter flying put a knot in your stomach? It doesn’t have to be that way. Come take part in an informative FAASTeam seminar on winter flying, untie that knot, then fill it with some of the best chili around. It’s the Southern Maine Aviation Seminar and Chili Cookoff at 10 a.m. […]
Wipaire’s Gateway to Success Program for A&P students returns
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire’s Gateway to Success internship program returns this year for its third year. The program is designed for students pursuing an airframe and powerplant maintenance certificate, and is comprised of several checkpoints for aspiring maintenance technicians. Interested students must first apply for a paid summer internship opportunity, where they will […]
Sporty’s introduces low-tech solution for high-tech device
New from Sporty’s are no frills iPad rotating kneeboards. The kneeboards are simply a mounting surface with elastic straps on the corners for securing the iPad, Sporty’s officials noted. “These iPad Kneeboards — for both the Air and mini — have no bells and whistles,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “They are just a simple platform to […]
Swing into the National Naval Aviation Museum for winter events
PENSACOLA, Florida — The National Naval Aviation Museum, located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, welcomes winter visitors with several seasonal events this January and February. To kick things off, the museum is hosting its annual Snowbird Fly-In Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Winter visitors are invited to receive information […]
Web-based course for drone flyers launched
WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based training course for recreational and model drone flyers. Twelve modules teach about basic drone safety, fundamentals of operating safely in the aviation environment, model safety codes/federal aviation regulations/and how the hobbyist can cross the line, drone performance, weather and how it affects drone flights, weight and balance considerations, […]
Dislodged pin brings down Cessna 680
The pilot reported that, while climbing to 15,000 feet mean sea level, the autopilot disengaged and the autopilot disconnect chime sounded accompanied by an “AP fail A-B” message. At this point, he decided to return to the departure airport near Wheeling, Ill. He noted that, while trying to slow the climb, “extra” force was required […]
Picture of the day: Flying high … really high
Suresh Bista sent in this photo, explaining: “The Cessna Caravan was introduced into flying service in Nepal in the year 2000. Two Caravans were bought and owned by Necon Air. We needed to do few proving flights at high altitude airstrips as required by Civil Aviation rules. This sortie was one of them at airstrip […]
New and improved
“Follow me, because I believe what you believe.” This is a paraphrased rallying cry of far too many political campaigns. It’s a common theme for the simple reason that it works. When spoken in solemn tones, or shouted with vigor, it fires up the hopeful. It gives the lone individual a sense of belonging. Yet, […]
AOPA sends contribution to Veteran’s Airlift Command
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has made a contribution to the Veteran’s Airlift Command. As part of an effort around Veteran’s Day, AOPA announced it would contribute 10% of new memberships and renewals between Nov. 11 and Nov. 22 to the Veteran’s Airlift Command, which resulted in AOPA sending a check for $1,380 […]