Mark Creighton sent in this photo with just a short note: “Backcountry flying April 27, 2016, in Garden Valley, Idaho.”
Air Racing from the Cockpit: An unexpected pair of victories
Dispatch from KGYI, Sherman, Texas: I’m sweating. Figuratively speaking. The other plane is right behind me. I strain my neck first left then right, looking out my back windows trying to spot him. I don’t see him, but I know he’s got to be right on my twin tails. The tower cleared his takeoff as soon […]
GA shipments fall in first quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to newly released figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the general aviation industry shipped fewer aircraft in the first three months of this year compared to the first quarter of last year. “The entire industry is feeling the impact of retrenchment in the energy sector, as well as global […]
Dillingham pilot wins Super Cub raffle
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — As Alaska Airmen’s Association Vice President Sven Lincke was handed the winning ticket for the annual airplane raffle on the last day of the 2016 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, a hush came over the crowd gathered in the FedEx Maintenance hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. And then a hush came over Sven. […]
D.C. Drone Day a hit
Thousands of drone and model aircraft enthusiasts participated in free education and flying events across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas (DMV) on Saturday, May 7. The D.C. Drone Day events were hosted by local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) clubs, whose members were on site to answer questions and share information about how […]
Turbine Venom to be powered by GE Aviation engine
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Turbine Air Corporation has selected GE Aviation’s H75 turboprop engine to power its new Turbine Venom aircraft. The Turbine Venom is an aircraft manufactured on an approved FAA kit build status. The Turbine Venom is the next-generation version of the Turbine Legend, which began production in 1998. Produced entirely of carbon fiber and […]
Fourth annual FlightSimCon prepares for takeoff
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – FlightSimCon, the largest annual flight simulation and aviation conference in North America, will return to the New England Air Museum June 11 and 12. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. “FlightSimCon is a must-attend event if you are […]
Stratus ESG now shipping
FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo reports that the experimental version of Stratus ESG, an all-in-one, panel-mounted ADS-B Out transponder, is now shipping. Appareo expects shipments of the certified version of Stratus ESG to begin in the coming weeks. Appareo, which designs, develops, manufactures and supports all Stratus products in the USA, has a network of […]
Selfies contribute to fatal 150 crash
The Cessna 150 departed on the local night flight in instrument flight rules conditions with 7 miles visibility and overcast clouds at 300 feet above ground level (agl). Radar data showed it departed the runway, made one flight around the traffic pattern, and landed six minutes later. It departed again to the west, did not […]