Regardless of what they fly, where they fly, or how they feel about flying, there is one thing all pilots have in common. We have a restriction that says we have to fly with a flight instructor now and again to demonstrate our proficiency. Most people think of that proficiency requirement as having to do […]
EAA joins forces with Academy of Model Aeronautics
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The memo, signed during AMA’s annual AMA Expo in Ontario, California, builds on the original memo of […]
New pilots join Red Bull Air Race Challenger Cup
The 2016 Red Bull Air Race Challenger Cup will have three new contenders in the eight-pilot field, including Mélanie Astles, a five-time French aerobatic champion who has earned top 10 rankings at World and European levels. She is the first woman to compete in the sport. Astles will compete against fellow debutants UK’s Ben Murphy and […]
Export SkyVector flight plans to ForeFlight, Garmin, Dynon
SEATTLE – SkyVector has added Flight Plan Export capability to its feature set. Users can now export their flight plan to ForeFlight, as well as avionics from Garmin and Dynon Avionics. The new “export and share” feature is available to all SkyVector users. For users of ForeFlight, SkyVector presents an “Open in ForeFlight” button that will launch the app with the plan fully […]
Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available from Aircraft Spruce is the C-01 Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool, which was developed to ease the removal and installation of Continental engine cylinder rocker arms, rocker arm shaft and valves, valve springs and stem clips. While valve spring compression tools are available and have been for over 60 years, most compress only […]
Hillsboro Aviation appoints new aircraft sales manager
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has appointed Jeffery Cullen to its management team as aircraft sales manager. Cullen brings with him more than 33 years in the helicopter industry with well over 15,000 hours in various aircraft and over 20 years in aircraft sales. In addition to his sales roles, he has also held positions in senior […]
EPIC adds Konect Aviation to FBO network
Konect Aviation at Oregon’s McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV) is the newest EPIC FBO Network location. As an EPIC branded location, Konect Aviation will accept the EPIC Card and will award Bravo Rewards points on all fueling purchases. Konect Aviation, which specializes in scenic tours, private charter and flight training (rotary and fixed wing) in the Willamette Valley, […]
Piper ends up in lake due to fuel exhaustion
The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, the Piper PA-22-108 experienced a total loss of engine power about eight miles from the intended destination. Unable to restart the engine, he subsequently ditched the airplane in a lake near Forsyth, Mo. No fuel was found in the fuel system during the post-accident examination, however, the […]
Picture of the day: Documenting 2016’s first flight
Patrick Alexander sent in this photo of the first flight of 2016 with his son. He notes: “@3500 enroute from El Monte to John Wayne Airport in SoCal airspace.” Read more here.