Organizers report that 120 venues around the world hosted activities during the sixth annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, a global aviation awareness week for girls of any age, founded and managed by the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW). A total of 44,000 people participated. With 27 venues, France led the way for most venues in […]
Drone Flying Course released
WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based certification course for recreational and model drone operators. Recreational/Model Drone Operator Certification is the course for operators who want to achieve a standardized knowledge level in the safe operation of drones, according to company officials. In this course, students will prepare for a final exam by taking a series […]
Inadequate maintenance cited in crash
The commercial pilot was concluding a personal flight with two passengers on board the Cessna 421. He reported that, during the landing roll and after a normal touchdown on the concrete runway in Charleston, S.C., the right main landing gear collapsed. The plane then veered right and hit two runway lights, which resulted in substantial […]
Picture of the day: Flying over the beach
Rafael Cortes sent in this photo of Flamenco Beach, in Culebra, Puerto Rico, named one of the Top 10 beaches in the world by Trip Advisor. “This is the side with the best area for snorkeling, although swimming is very popular throughout the entire mile of beach,” he explains. “The best thing is, our tropical weather […]
Reviving a passion for flight in the backcountry
By Patrick Romano For nearly a decade, I have had the privilege of accessing the backcountry by airplane. It is a passion that has led me down many paths and created many opportunities. In that relatively brief time span, I have been able to teach or fly in just about every type of light bush […]
SkyVector adds realism to drone movie, adds DROTAMS
SEATTLE – Moviegoers watching the latest big screen thriller are treated to an extra dose of realism courtesy of SkyVector. “Eye in the Sky,” starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, and the late Alan Rickman, explores the moral, political, and tactical dilemmas surrounding a drone missile strike with potential civilian casualties. SkyVector‘s worldwide aeronautical charts were chosen […]
Planning for Rhinebeck Aerodrome gala moves ahead
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Planning for the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum’s Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala is moving ahead, with organizers noting it will be the most elaborate event the Aerodrome has undertaken to kick off an airshow season. The gala will be centered around the Aerodrome’s recently completed reproduction of Charles Lindbergh’s famed Spirit of St. […]
Mustang raffle tickets benefit Mercy Flight Southeast
Raffle tickets are still available for the chance to fly a P-51 Mustang at Stallion 51 in Florida. The fundraiser will benefit Mercy Flight Southeast, which provides free air transportation to far-from-home medical appointments for adults and children using a network of volunteer pilots. While pilots donate their airplanes, fuel and flight hours to complete […]
Air Force museum to ‘come alive’ to celebrate opening of fourth building
DAYTON, Ohio — On June 11-12, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will come alive with special activities to celebrate the grand opening of the fourth building, which will feature 10 presidential aircraft and a collection of flight test aircraft, along with the Space Shuttle Exhibit and huge cargo planes. Visitors can climb aboard […]