Members of the General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives are urging the FAA to protect federally obligated airports, as well as expressing their support for a recent finding that Santa Monica Municipal Airport is obligated to remain open and operating at least until 2023. According to a report at AOPA.org, 40 House GA […]
Top air show performers commit to AirVenture 2016
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 fly-in, slated for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Among the performers and aircraft already committed to Oshkosh in 2016 are: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s) Luca Bertossio […]
Pilot Partner introduces iPhone and Android logbook app
The Pilot Partner Electronic Pilot Logbook App is now available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play store for download. The application is free to download and you can create your account with a 60-day free trial. With the app, you can: Log new Flights View and Edit previous Flights View your Currency View […]
ONE Aviation inks deal with Scheme Designers
Scheme Designers and ONE Aviation have entered into an agreement to provide concierge level design consultation for each customer buying a new Eclipse 550 aircraft. As part of this arrangement, Scheme Designers will design the factory standard paint scheme for the Eclipse 550 and will provide personal color selection consultations with each customer, at no […]
NAFI extends deadline for Hall of Fame nominations
The National Association of Flight Instructors has extended the deadline for nominations until the end of January for the 2016 selection to the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. NAFI sponsors the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame (HOF) to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while reflecting […]
OK3 Air offering Sundance Film Festival incentives
HEBER CITY, Utah — Avfuel-branded FBO OK3 AIR is bringing back a popular promotion, offering five AVTRIP Points per gallon and giving away Amazon gift cards during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival from Jan. 21- 31. Fueling 700 or more gallons will not only get pilots 3500 AVTRIP Points, but also a $100 Amazon gift card. A purchase of 1,200 […]
Accident ends camping trip
The Piper PA18-150 pilot reported that he and his father had flown to a location near Willcox, Arizona, to camp and hunt. They made three passes over an open area to find a suitable landing spot. The pilot stated that the grass appeared to be knee-to-hip height, but he believed it was safe to land. He set […]
Pictures of the day: Training the next generation
Richard Rain sent in this photo of Adrian Petasis, who is 13 years old and dreams of flying for the Navy. Richard, who has been mentoring Adrian for the past six months, says the teen tries to fly with him as much as possible. “He has over 1,000 hours on a flight simulator,” says Richard, who notes, “Adrian […]
First woman to cross the continent by air
“Girl to Fly Across Nation” was how the Oakland Tribune reported the plan of Lillian Gatlin of San Francisco to make an aerial trip from coast-to-coast via air mail. It was her idea to do this in honor of mothers whose sons were aviators and killed during the First World War. Gatlin was consigned by […]