The guys at FunPlacesToFly.com sent us this video from last weekend’s Commemorative Air Force Parade of Warbirds at the Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, Texas.
TV show looking for pilots
All3 Media is looking for private and commercial licensed pilots to answer the call of the wild and train to be bush pilots in Alaska. The production company behind Undercover Boss is casting a new show for a major cable network, following qualified job-seekers from the lower 48 looking to take their career to new […]
States pass own laws governing drones
Without federal rules governing remotely piloted aircraft — also known as drones and unmanned aerial systems — states are blazing their own (potentially conflicting) paths, according to a report in the National Journal. Three years after it was tasked with developing a set of rules for commercial drone operators, the FAA still has not finalized the regulations, instead […]
Hall gets first Red Bull Air Race win
SPIELBERG, Austria — Australia’s Matt Hall won the Red Bull Air Race World Championship race in the Austrian Alps with a victory on Sunday, beating Britain’s Paul Bonhomme into second place in a dramatic final. American Kirby Chambliss got his first podium since the race in New York City in 2010 with third. Getting the first victory […]
Maryland declares September General Aviation Month
Maryland has declared September General Aviation Month, while another four cities in the state have passed their own proclamations, including Annapolis, Hagerstown, Frederick and the town of Easton. A recently completed airport economic impact study by the Maryland Aviation Administration showed the general aviation airports in Maryland contribute positively to jobs, individual and business incomes as […]
RAF plans Potato Bake at AOPA’s Colorado fly-in
Those planning to attend the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Regional Fly-In in Colorado Springs Sept. 25-26 are invited to the Recreational Aviation Foundation‘s signature Potato Bake Friday Sept. 25. Enjoy a piping hot spud with BBQ, chili, cheese or a number of other toppings. There will be a bonfire and live entertainment from […]
New England Air Museum to hold Open Cockpit Day, RC Swap Meet
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. – The New England Air Museum will hold three events on Sunday, Oct. 11, including the Fall Open Cockpit Day. Visitors will be permitted to climb into the cockpits of up to 12 aircraft, including the Vietnam era “Huey” helicopter; the North American F-100 Super Sabre jet fighter; the Coast Guard HH-52 rescue helicopter; Lockheed […]
Mooney hits power lines
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the Mooney M20J about 1,000 feet above ground level when the engine experienced a loss of power. He initiated a forced landing to a road near Lund, Nevada, however the engine regained power before the airplane landed. As the plane began to climb out, it hit power lines. […]
Picture of the day: A static Sabre
Gord McNulty sent in this photo, explaining: “A refurbished F-86 Sabre in the colors of Canada’s legendary Golden Hawks precision demonstration team makes an impressive display at Belleville, Ontario.” “The Sabre was originally presented to the City of Belleville by the Lions Club in 1967 and has twice been refurbished by staff at nearby Canadian […]