Jim Sorbie sent us this photo of “Betty’s Dream,” a B-25J Mitchell from the Texas Flying Legends Museum, making a low pass at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
Calling all backcountry pilots
It’s time again for our special focus on backcountry flying in the print issues of General Aviation News. We’re reaching out to backcountry pilots with a call for memories of your most memorable or notable backcountry flight. What makes it so noteworthy? Where was it? Who was with you? If you are a backcountry pilot, do […]
Twin Cessna Flyers convention ‘best ever’
By GUY R. MAHER From May 28-30, 50 twin Cessnas — from the earliest of classic 310s to the latest 421 Golden Eagles — descended upon Colorado Springs, Colo., for the annual convention of The Twin Cessna Flyers (TTCF). This organization is dedicated to the safety, preservation, and economical operation of the piston-powered twin engine Cessna aircraft, […]
Direct To: How’d you get your start in aviation?
It is easy to get caught up in the minutiae and challenges of aviation. But we need to remember the WHY we fly. So, the Boldmethod crew asked their readers to leave a voice mail with the answer to two simple questions, “How’d you get your start in aviation?” and “What was your most memorable flight with […]
Video: Remove cat before flight
A French couple found they had an unexpected passenger on a recent flight: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_8mdH20qTQ&w=420&h=315]
Take Wing Air offers aerial ash scattering services
HOLLIS, N.H. — Take Wing Air now offers a new service at the Nashua Municipal Airport, helping people scatter the ashes of a departed family member, loved one or pet, by air. “Although I have been a pilot for many years, I first got the idea of doing aerial ash scattering commercially after I performed this service for […]
Hill Aircraft celebrates 60th anniversary
ATLANTA — Throughout the summer months, Hill Aircraft, an FBO at Fulton County-Brown Field (KFTY) is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The FBO, which began operations on Oct. 15, 1955, will culminate the summer’s festivities with a grand 60th anniversary event scheduled for Oct. 15, 2015. To celebrate and thank its customers, Hill Aircraft has planned prize giveaways for […]
Stall during go-around bends Cessna
The solo student pilot was attempting to land the Cessna 172 on the runway in Grand Forks, N.D. His first approach was too fast, so he performed a go-around. During the second attempted landing, the plane landed hard and bounced. The student initiated a second go-around and pitched the nose up 10° to 15°. During […]
Pictures of the day: Flying through the heart of ‘The D’
Gene Sanders sent in these shots from Detroit River Days this past weekend. Ron Staley and Bill Werth, among others, were taking advantage of a box of waivered airspace 7,000 feet long and 500 feet wide straight through the heart of “The D” above the Detroit River,” he reports.