ForeFlight reports the ForeFlight Logbook is now available. Logbook is integrated into the ForeFlight app, making it easy for pilots to manually and automatically log flights, track hours, review currency, record certificates and ratings, receive electronic instructor endorsements, and generate experience reports, according to company officials. “With ForeFlight Logbook, we wanted to deliver an app […]
New electric aircraft tow tug from TNA
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – TNA – Aviation Technologies has introduced the Flyer-Truck C-Series electrical aircraft tow tug into the North American market. The tug is designed to move general aviation, military, and commercial aircraft in the MTOW range of 35,000 pounds (15 tons) up to 220,000 pounds (100 tons). A proprietary aircraft coupling technology allows the tug operator to lift and tow […]
Pilot distracted on takeoff when door pops open
The pilot reported that during takeoff with a gusting crosswind at the airport in Laural, Mont., he was surprised by the Aviat A-1C-200’s door popping open as the right wing lifted up. He attempted to level the wings, but was unsuccessful. The left wing tip touched the grass beside the runway, the airplane pivoted around, and […]
Picture of the day: A Pixie
Megan Vande Voort sent in a variety of photos that are featured in our Dec. 5 print edition with its special focus on The Year in Pictures, including this one of a Pixie, which was built by two gentlemen based at Pella Municipal Airport (PEA) in Iowa.
Aeronca C-2: Small plane, big records
Introduced in February 1930 at the St. Louis Air Show, the Aeronca C-2 was the first lightweight aircraft to be type certificated for production. Coming as it did during a time of economic distress that affected everyone in aviation, the low-cost, low-upkeep Aeronca C-2 put flying within the reach of many. It was available for […]
Food drive offerings delivered via PC-12
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — PlaneSense, a fractional aircraft ownership company, collected more than 7,000 pounds of food for the New Hampshire Food Bank, filling a Pilatus PC-12. The food was recently flown to the Manchester Boston Regional Airport, where Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas, Chairman of the Pease Development Authority George Bald, and Executive Director of the Pease Development Authority Dave […]
Atlanta Warbird Weekend to host Flying Tigers 75th anniversary
PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia – Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) will be transformed into a World War II airfield Sept. 24-25, 2016, when a squadron of vintage military aircraft from across the United States descend on the former Navy training base to celebrate the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend. The Atlanta Warbird Weekend is a community effort lead by […]
Sebring LSA Expo releases forums line-up
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo staff has released the forums for the upcoming show, which is slated for Jan. 20-23 at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Topics range from Flight Testing 101 to Flying a Paraglider to Airpark Living to Flying After Maintenance. With industry leaders like Mike Busch, Paul Dye, and Phil Lockwood headlining […]
RV-6 anniversary to be celebrated at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Van’s Aircraft RV-6, part of the world’s most popular kit aircraft family, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2016 with a “family gathering” of all RV aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The 64th annual edition of EAA AirVenture, the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” will be held July 25-31 […]