Because I often deal with the non-flying public in venues where my affection for aviation becomes a topic of conversation, I’ve become fascinated by the limits people put on themselves. I often talk to people who profess to want to fly. They wish they could. They dream they can. They imagine the wonder of it […]
Missionary pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes plane
WAXHAW, NC — Eric Peterson, a missionary pilot who has operated search-and-rescue, disaster relief, and humanitarian flights for almost 40 years, was awarded the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 2015 You Can Fly Sweepstakes top prize, a Reimagined Cessna 152, at a surprise presentation March 22 in North Carolina. “Eric exemplifies the very best attributes of […]
GA groups call for full funding of contract towers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reasserting the critical role provided by contract air traffic control towers at general aviation airports across the United States, GA advocacy groups recently asked lawmakers to preserve their funding in the FAA appropriations bill. In a March 15 letter to lawmakers, aviation industry leaders requested the inclusion of language under the “FAA Operations” section of […]
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week: Wings Over Miami
Wings Over Miami continues to celebrate special individuals in history with the visit of the Tuskegee Airmen traveling exhibit and the arrival of the Texas Raiders, a B-17 Flying Fortress, March 24-27 at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (KTMB). The B-17 will be on the tarmac offering tours and the opportunity to purchase a flight in this historic plane. […]
REMOS AG returns to North America
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — REMOS AG, once one of the top-selling Light-Sport Aircraft in North America, has returned to the United States. Reorganized and with new management, the company has established a distribution center at Skybound Aviation at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI). Under the direction of Mac McCallister, Skybound is selling parts and providing […]
Video: Women of Aviation Worldwide Week attracts 44,000
Organizers report that 120 venues around the world hosted activities during the sixth annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, a global aviation awareness week for girls of any age, founded and managed by the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW). A total of 44,000 people participated. With 27 venues, France led the way for most venues in […]
Drone Flying Course released
WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based certification course for recreational and model drone operators. Recreational/Model Drone Operator Certification is the course for operators who want to achieve a standardized knowledge level in the safe operation of drones, according to company officials. In this course, students will prepare for a final exam by taking a series […]
Inadequate maintenance cited in crash
The commercial pilot was concluding a personal flight with two passengers on board the Cessna 421. He reported that, during the landing roll and after a normal touchdown on the concrete runway in Charleston, S.C., the right main landing gear collapsed. The plane then veered right and hit two runway lights, which resulted in substantial […]
Picture of the day: Flying over the beach
Rafael Cortes sent in this photo of Flamenco Beach, in Culebra, Puerto Rico, named one of the Top 10 beaches in the world by Trip Advisor. “This is the side with the best area for snorkeling, although swimming is very popular throughout the entire mile of beach,” he explains. “The best thing is, our tropical weather […]