The two pilots, one of whom was a flight instructor, were conducting a cross-country flight in instrument meteorological conditions in the Beechcraft Baron 58. The pilot reported that, during the climb to 8,000 feet mean seal level (msl), light ice accumulated on the wings’ leading edges. Activation of the deicing boots eliminated about 30% to 40% […]
Picture of the day: On approach
William McCauley sent in this photo, noting: “Twin Otters on final approach at Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (KPMV) in Nebraska.”
Finding safety, longevity, and diversity in numbers
Living beings have a strong tendency to travel in packs, schools, prides, pods, or convocations. Whether they find a home in the sea, on the land, or in the air, living in a congregation is the norm more often than not. Even early humans lived and travelled in tribes for very good reason. This propensity […]
AOPA’s Prescott Fly-In breaks records
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) set a new record with 6,300 attendees at the association’s fourth and final 2016 regional fly-in at Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott, Arizona. “Thanks to everyone who helped make this our best-attended fly-in yet,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. “With the support of Embry-Riddle, hundreds […]
Arizona’s Grapevine airstrip one step closer to re-opening
Grapevine airstrip, located in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest, is one step closer to being fully opened and charted, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF). The RAF and Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) have worked with Tonto National Forest personnel nearly four years toward this goal. Most maintenance and improvements are complete, the most […]
Pros give students career advice
Networking, preparedness, lifelong learning and humility will launch a career in aviation, according to Steve Novy, chief pilot of Executive Flight Operations at The Boeing Company. Nov joined more than 30 other aviation professionals in offering career advice to aviation students during the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) annual networking event at Lewis University. “Aviation is […]
Culpeper Air Fest slated for Saturday
The SocialFlight event of the week is the Culpeper Air Fest at the Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR) in Virginia, which is slated for Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A highlight of the show will be the appearance of the world’s only privately owned Harrier, according to organizers. It’s owned by Art Nalls, […]
Jacksonville University gets FAA nod for reduced pilot certification hours
After an almost three year process, the Jacksonville University (JU) School of Aviation has received authorization from the FAA for graduates to be eligible for the Restricted Air Transport Pilot Certificate (R-ATP) with 1,000 hours of flight time versus the traditional requirement of 1,500 hours. The certificate allows a pilot to serve as a co-pilot until he […]
San Diego museum prepares to enshrine Class of 2016
The Boeing Company, Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden, Coast Guard Aviation, Dale Myers, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the “Non-Skeds,” ORBIS International Flying Eye Hospital and America’s Aviation Family of Excellence are among the honorees being enshrined during this year’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame Celebration at the San Diego Air & […]