The sixth edition of the Marvel of Flight – held April 22-23 at DeFuniak Springs Airport (54J) in Florida – attracted more than 5,000 attendees and 100 aircraft. Airport manager Ryan Adams shared a few images taken by Al Owen from the festivities.
The assistant principal
By JEB BURNSIDE. Most people have what it takes to become a pilot — some don’t Several people in my southern hometown’s high school were interested in learning to fly. Either the local Civil Air Patrol’s composite squadron — my chosen path for primary training — or the Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) provided relatively inexpensive […]
Wounded veteran passes check ride to become instrument pilot
Over the past several years, Staff Sergeant Adam Kisielewski, USMC (retired) earned his sport pilot and private pilot certificates through the Able Flight scholarship program. Now, with the support of aircraft owner Mike Bell and Able Flight’s scholarship fund, he has added a coveted Instrument Rating to his aviation accomplishments. Adam has come a long […]
Cernan to receive Neil Armstrong award
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will give its 2016 Neil Armstrong Outstanding Achievement Award Oct. 1 to retired Navy Captain and NASA astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. Cernan, who commanded the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, is one of only 12 humans to have […]
Latest version of DroidEFB compatible with Stratux ADS-B
The latest version of DroidEFB, a GPS navigation app for Android mobile devices, now supports Stratux ADS-B receivers. DroidEFB provides pilots with real-time situational awareness via a GPS moving map integrated with both VFR and IFR aviation charts, according to company officials. The latest integration with Stratux provides a low-cost ADS–B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast) […]
Dallas Avionics named exclusive distributor of NavWorx ADS-B solution
Dallas Avionics has been named the exclusive distributor of the NavWorx ADS600-B. “The NavWorx solution for 2020 ADS-B mandate not only meets every FAA requirement, but it also is very affordable,” said Dallas Avionics Vice President of Sales Scott Davis. “The ADS600-B is ready for operators to begin equipping their fleets of aircraft.” The ADS600-B […]
Sporty’s debuts Seat Height Sight Level
Sporty’s now offers a Seat Height Sight Level, similar to devices found on business jets and airliners, to make sure your seat is at the correct height while flying. Pilots place the Seat Height Sight Level on the dash before engine start. It features a bubble level to ensure it’s giving an accurate indication, and […]
Aircraft Spruce now carries Start Pac One
Now available through Aircraft Spruce is the Start Pac One for piston engines. The Start Pac is an emergency jump starter that carries 28 Volts. At only seven pounds, it is easy to use in an isolated location or during an emergency anywhere, according to company officials. The Start Pac, designed for all piston and medium […]
Blocked fuel line contributes to crash
The pilot, who was also the builder of the Van’s RV-10, departed for a cross-country flight from his home airport. The passenger reported that, following a normal departure, the airplane continued the takeoff climb through some cloud wisps and ascended above a lower cloud cover with an overcast layer above. Suddenly, the engine experienced a total […]