CEDAR CITY, Utah – GateOne will hold a Grand Opening Event April 22 at its newly-acquired FBO, Sphere One Aviation, at Cedar City Airport (KCDC). “We’re excited to expand our reach into Cedar City, Utah,” said GateOne CEO Thomas Mathew. “And with this expansion, we also plan to extend the offerings of Sphere One Aviation […]
Researcher looking for pilots
Are you or have you been a pilot, remotely piloted aircraft pilot or air traffic controller? Do you have an interest in how RPAs are integrated into the National Airspace? If so, you can take a survey that forms part of a masters research project to see if there are differences in the attitudes of pilots, RPA pilots, and air traffic […]
Sporty’s enhances Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s has once again enhanced its Learn to Fly Course with dozens of additions. All-new HD video segments were added for nearly 20 learning topics ranging from taxi tips to steep turns, from runway safety to ground reference maneuvers. A new “Ask a CFI” feature allows viewers to get in touch with the experienced CFIs at […]
Crosswind contributes to homebuilt accident
The pilot reported that the accident occurred during the third flight test of the recently completed amateur-built Mustang II. He noted there were no anomalies with the airplane during his preflight inspection or before-takeoff engine run-up. After an uneventful takeoff, he proceeded to a nearby practice area where he completed basic flight maneuvers and measured […]
Picture of the Day: A unique view
A unique view of a Zenith STOL CH 701 on Zenair floats, taken under water by Guy Kane (while snorkeling), while his friend plays with a surfboard. Guy Kane is a Zenith customer from New Caledonia (islands in the SW Pacific east of Australia). See what flying above New Caledonia looks like? Watch the video, but be prepared to […]
Follow-up: It’s good manners and good business.
After a long, hard, sun-soaked week in Lakeland, Florida, at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo, thousands of aeronautically minded folks fled the field with their aviation jones fully satisfied, headed in the general direction of home. I joined that group, too. With a smile on my face and a song in my heart, […]
Should we always rebuild at 2,000 hours?
If I did my math correctly, this engine has been operated approximately 38 hours, on average per year, during the 47 calendar years of its life.
AOPA launches Personal Minimum Contracts
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released Personal Minimum Contracts for both VFR and IFR pilots. The program helps pilots document personal minimums to become the basis for a contract pilots make with themselves. “Personal Minimum Contracts will help VFR and IFR pilots take some of the guess work out […]
National Aviation Heritage Invitational cancels 2016 competition
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational, a vintage aircraft competition, will suspend its 2016 competition, with officials making plans for the 2017 competition. The National Aviation Heritage Invitational has been a feature on the ramp at the Reno Air Races for the past 17 years. During this time, NAHI has hosted nearly 400 restored vintage aircraft […]