Sheltair has acquired Tampa International Jet Center at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida. Tampa International Jet Center has consistently ranked at the top among pilots and aircraft owners when asked for their opinions in national surveys at an airport that has also won top honors serving the aviation community, according to Sheltair officials. Shelterair officials noted […]
ASA introduces Instrument Pilot online ground school
New from ASA is an Instrument Pilot Online Ground School course. The course combines videos with the latest instructional aids and test preparation materials for a comprehensive aviation ground school program, according to ASA officials. Lessons feature internet-based evaluation, textbook resources (including The Pilot’s Manual: Instrument Flying ebook), and course tracking, supported with multimedia presentations. Course contents […]
Soft field takeoff goes awry
The pilot stated that the preflight and engine run-up of the Cessna 172F were satisfactory prior to the departure from the 1,641-foot grass runway. The grass was a little high (estimated to be 5 to 6 inches) and soft due to rain from earlier that week. He consulted the POH and confirmed no flaps for […]
Picture of the day: Backcountry flying
Mark Creighton sent in this photo with just a short note: “Backcountry flying April 27, 2016, in Garden Valley, Idaho.”
Air Racing from the Cockpit: An unexpected pair of victories
Dispatch from KGYI, Sherman, Texas: I’m sweating. Figuratively speaking. The other plane is right behind me. I strain my neck first left then right, looking out my back windows trying to spot him. I don’t see him, but I know he’s got to be right on my twin tails. The tower cleared his takeoff as soon […]
GA shipments fall in first quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to newly released figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the general aviation industry shipped fewer aircraft in the first three months of this year compared to the first quarter of last year. “The entire industry is feeling the impact of retrenchment in the energy sector, as well as global […]
Dillingham pilot wins Super Cub raffle
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — As Alaska Airmen’s Association Vice President Sven Lincke was handed the winning ticket for the annual airplane raffle on the last day of the 2016 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, a hush came over the crowd gathered in the FedEx Maintenance hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. And then a hush came over Sven. […]
D.C. Drone Day a hit
Thousands of drone and model aircraft enthusiasts participated in free education and flying events across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas (DMV) on Saturday, May 7. The D.C. Drone Day events were hosted by local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) clubs, whose members were on site to answer questions and share information about how […]
Turbine Venom to be powered by GE Aviation engine
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Turbine Air Corporation has selected GE Aviation’s H75 turboprop engine to power its new Turbine Venom aircraft. The Turbine Venom is an aircraft manufactured on an approved FAA kit build status. The Turbine Venom is the next-generation version of the Turbine Legend, which began production in 1998. Produced entirely of carbon fiber and […]