The pilot was conducting his first flight in the Rans S-12 XL, a two-seat experimental amateur-built airplane, from a turf runway in Cleveland, Ga. The non-certificated pilot/owner of the aircraft was in the right seat. The pilot flying reported about 1,600 hours, with zero flight hours in make and model. In addition, he had not […]
Pictures of the day: Biplane fly-by
Bill Kiviat sent in these photos taken Feb. 7. “I was working at my desk shortly before 1100 hours this morning. Through the window I could hear the sound of reciprocal engines in the area. I grabbed my Canon 7D Mark 2 with the 70 to 300 mm lens and went out the front door. “I […]
Mooney on the move
This is not your grandfather’s Mooney … The distinctive “backwards” tail remains, but a full-scale mock-up of Mooney’s new M10 model, which made its U.S. debut in April at SUN ’n FUN, revealed an important part of the company’s vision for the future. Dr. Jerry Chen, Mooney’s CEO, wants pilots to progress from trainers to high […]
Morristown Airport opens “Solo Deck”
The Morristown New Jersey Airport recently opened its new “Solo Deck,” a place instructors can use to view students in the pattern at the airport. Airport officials note that there are no landing fees associated with using the solo deck and that pilots accessing the Signature Aviation ramp at the Morristown airport to use the […]
New Cuyama Airport reopens
NEW CUYAMA, Calif. – The New Cuyama Airport (L88), a privately owned, public use airport established by Richfield Oil Co. in 1950, has officially reopened after passing Cal Trans inspection. Located in rural Santa Barbara County in the high desert and bounded by the Sierra Madre and Caliente mountain ranges, the Cuyama Runway is a historic flying destination. The runway deteriorated into […]
FAA to re-evaluate method for measuring aircraft noise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA will soon begin work on the next step in a multi-year effort to update the scientific evidence on the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports. “The FAA is sensitive to public concerns about aircraft noise. We understand the interest in expediting this research, and […]
Rainier Flight Service launches FBO at RNT
Rainier Flight Service recently opened its new location at Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Washington State and will hold its official grand opening and fly-in May 30. Launched in 2009, Rainier Flight Service specializes in flight training, aircraft maintenance, aviation seminars and social events. Amenities include several briefing rooms, a 50-seat classroom, free wifi and […]
Goulian modifies plane for first-ever Red Bull Air Race in Japan
Ever since the introduction of standardized Lycoming racing engines in 2014, the Red Bull Air Race teams have focused their engineering efforts into the aerodynamic performance of their airframes. Any possible drag reduction is now more important than ever. The more aerodynamically sleek the airframe, the more speed the race plane will carry around the […]
Flying Musicians to perform at all AOPA fly-ins
The Flying Musicians Association will be on the ramp at each AOPA Fly-In across the country beginning this Saturday at Salinas, Calif. (KSNS).Association officials encourage all pilot/musicians to participate. “This is about outreach,” says John Zapp, CEO. “We want all who have a love of music to join us as we liven up the ramp while inspiring, […]