Alex Rufi from Bitburg, Germany, sent in these photos, snapped during a flight in a Cessna T310R over the Austrian Alps at St Nikola in Austria. The second photo was taken during the same flight upon landing in Osterhofen/Straubing, South Germany.
Air racing from the cockpit
Dispatch from KSXU, Santa Rosa, New Mexico: I’m an unlikely air racer. First, I’m 52 years old. Second, I have no sponsors beyond my 401K plan. Third, my plane is… ah… pedestrian when it comes to airspeed. Still, with all those cards stacked against me, I plan to race this season. And I plan to win. You’re […]
RAF and partners reopen public-use airfield
By Carmine Margo Mowbray, Recreational Aviation Foundation Have you ever wanted a little island paradise all to yourself? That is very possible now, thanks to a group of hardworking pilot volunteers who partnered with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to reclaim the North Fox Island airstrip from years of neglect. Just 23 nm north of […]
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN has once again partnered with aviation job website JSfirm.com to present the the third annual SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair, which will take place during this year’s fly-in. The career fair will be held Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Florida Air Museum. Recruiters will be onsite […]
New Hampshire governor proclaims March GA Appreciation Month
New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan has proclaimed March “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation in New Hampshire has a total economic output of over $1 billion annually. To view the proclamation, click here.
AIR offers scholarship
A $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the Get into the Air scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review, written exam, instrument proficiency check or a check ride. AIR is […]
Museum to host free community event
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host its annual free community outreach program, Family Day, April 9,, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Record Breakers,” featuring various records set by females in the aviation and aerospace fields. There will be different games and activities throughout the […]
Wipaire welcomes new vice president of sales & marketing
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has named Amy Hoage vice president of sales & marketing. Hoage, who will oversee Wipaire’s sales and marketing functions, including technical support, holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering with studies in journalism, marketing, and advertising from Iowa State University. She has also earned a masters of business administration from Drake […]
Plane lands on roof of building after encountering downdraft
The owner of the recently-purchased, 65-hp Kitfox II was undergoing tailwheel endorsement training. He and the flight instructor had previously flown the plane about nine hours, for about two hours each time, with no problems noted. They had begun the flight about an hour earlier; the wind was from the west, and they were landing […]