GA advocates, including officials with the National Business Aviation Association, have responded to a “motion to dismiss” filed by Santa Monica city officials against a portion of a complaint filed with the FAA by Santa Monica Airport supporters, alleging numerous violations of the city’s federal obligations at the historic airfield. In the April 11 filing, Santa […]
Dolderer wins his first Red Bull Air Race
Germany’s Matthias Dolderer beat the elements, the obstacles and 13 of the world’s best pilots to become the first German ever to win a Red Bull Air Race at the second stop of the 2016 season in Spielberg, Austria. Despite gusts nearing 25 knots, Dolderer made the notoriously tricky track in Spielberg look easy and […]
Sporty’s offers online Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Flight instructors now have another choice when it comes time to satisfy the CFI renewals. Sporty’s online FIRC was created by the instructional staff at Sporty’s Academy and comes in an online format universally accessible for PC, Mac, and mobile devices, including iPad/iPhone and Android platforms. With no software to install, a flight instructor logs […]
Loss of control during landing brings down Bellanca
The Bellanca 17-30A pilot was using flight following services from air traffic control during the return leg of the cross-country flight and, about 12 miles from the destination, he reported to the approach controller that he had the airport in Albany, Ohio, in sight. Two witnesses reported seeing the airplane traveling toward the airport and then “nose dive” […]
Pictures of the day: Over Scotland
Andrew Fortune sent in these photos from his flights in Scotland. “After completing my first solo I was treated to a formation flight at Tayside Aviation, Dundee, Scotland,” he explains. “A wonderful view of Lunan Bay on the East Coast of Scotland from a Piper Warrior.”
Building a Super Seawind: From arms to wings
By STEVE WIGHTMAN I blame my flight addiction on Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous quote: “For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk with your head turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return.” Beginning with flying model airplanes in my teens, my eyes were often turned skyward. I’d […]
A notebook’s view of SUN ‘n FUN
It is hard to see the bigger event that is SUN ‘n FUN while also producing the daily newspaper for the show. A 40-page newspaper requires feeding and attention, just like a baby. So as I look back on the show, it’s all a blur. Thankfully I had a reporter’s notebook in my pocket to […]
GA supports emergency aid in Ecuador after earthquake
The KODIAK, built by Quest Aircraft Company of Sandpoint Idaho, has been delivering aid to earthquake-struck Ecuador and airlifting the injured to area hospitals. The versatile aircraft with STOL characteristics is used by businesses, owner-operators and governments for many duties, and for the important mission of providing assistance to people in need. That is exactly […]
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week: Round Valley Aviation Expo
This Saturday, April 30, will be the fourth annual Round Valley Aviation Expo at Springerville Municipal Airport (KJTC) in Arizona. The day will start with a pancake breakfast, then there will be free flights for kids, vintage aircraft, skydiving, raffles, a silent auction, craft and food vendors, and much more. Find events like this and many […]