SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has revealed the 2016 recipients of the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. Established in 2015, the scholarship provides $1,500 for recipients to pursue a seaplane rating and to further the community of seaplane pilots in honor of Ben Wiplinger’s contributions. While the scholarship was originally only intended to celebrate Wipaire’s […]
Tunica Air Center joins Paragon Network
Tunica Air Center at the Tunica Municipal Airport (KUTA) is the first Mississippi FBO to become a member of the Paragon Network. Tunica Air Center’s facility includes of 11,000 square feet of terminal space, as well as an 8,200-square-foot cantilever arrival and departure canopy. The conference and meeting areas include audio visual equipment, complimentary coffee and catering […]
Missing part results in oil starvation
The pilot reported that he was returning from an air race competition and that, about 15 minutes into the flight, he heard a “thump” and thought the Lancair Legacy had struck a bird. He then heard a second “thump” along with a “rattle and vibration,” so he found a place to make a forced landing. While preparing […]
Picture of the day: Silver Star
Gord McNulty sent in this photo of a static T-33, explaining: “An example of Canada’s version of the Lockheed T-33, a Canadair Silver Star, makes an attractive display at London, Ontario, International Airport in a photo taken July 15, 2016. The Silver Star differed from the conventional T-33 in being equipped with a more powerful Rolls […]
One of aviation’s guilty pleasures
By JEB BURNSIDE. “If you have time to spare, go by air” is one of many truisms associated with traveling by aircraft. It’s perhaps rooted most deeply in general aviation, where no matter how hard we may try, a schedule is merely a guideline — which means a lot of waiting. Glance around a typical FBO […]
FAA proposal designed to boost pilot professional development
The FAA has released a new proposal designed to enhance the professional development of airline pilots. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking notes the FAA wants to ensure that pilots adhere to standard procedures and prevent behavior that could lead to pilot errors. The rule would require leadership and command training, and mentoring training for pilots-in-command. It […]
Drones not welcome at air shows
Leave the flying to the professionals. That’s the message coming from the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) out of concern for spectator safety and the safety of air show pilots who fly nearly 10,000 performances at over 300 North American events annually. Supporting the FAA’s “No Drone Zone,” “Leave Your Drone at Home,” and “Know […]
Homebuilts to be featured at DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase
Homebuilt aircraft — and their owners and builders — will share the center stage at the first DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, set for Nov. 3-5, 2016, at Florida’s DeLand Municipal Airport. Nearly 100 exhibitors from Maine to Washington State and the Czech Republic to Brazil have confirmed their participation in Showcase 2016, according to organizers. They will […]
Continental Motors hosts Lancair owners
Continental Motors Services recently hosted more than 40 Lancair aircraft, along with their pilots, owners and mechanics, at the company’s facility in Fairhope, Ala. Members of the Lancair Owners and Builders Organization (LOBO) visited Continental Sept. 29-Oct. 2. The agenda for the gathering included seminars, guest speakers and more.