EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, with flying activities and other highlights recalling the events and heroism of that fateful day, which initiated America’s involvement in World War II and changed our nation forever. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, […]
Yelvington Jet Aviation joins Paragon Network
Yelvington Jet Aviation, an FBO at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB) in Florida, has joined the Paragon Network. Yelvington Jet Aviation opened its doors in July 1998 after servicing aircraft since its incorporation in 1990. The facility, located adjacent to the main runway 7L/25R, offers five acres of ramp space, 36,000 square feet of insulated hangar space, […]
Snow-covered runway contributes to collision
Prior to departure, the pilot was taxiing the ski-equipped Cessna 180 back-and-forth on a hard-packed, snow-covered runway in North Pole, Alaska, to warm up the engine oil, and polish any frost that might have accumulated on the bottom of the skis. During the last taxi pass the airplane began to drift to the left. He […]
Picture of the day: On short final
Robert Bement sent in this photo, explaining: “On short final into Big Creek, Idaho (U60). My passenger took this picture with my camera. The airplane was a 1959 Cessna 182.”
Debates without (much) politics
The nation appears almost hypnotized by the ongoing spectacle of this year’s presidential debates. Sometimes these highly watched broadcasts have real substance to them, but many describe them as political theater, an apt term when a clash of personalities drives ratings as much as discussion of important current events. At the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, […]
Video STOL Tips: Landing
Backcountry Aviation‘s Patrick Romano continues his series of STOL Tip, with the third installment covering landing technique. “Greasing it on” is often a luxury of long runways, but when short with no go-around is the objective, minimum speed and maximum control is in order. Read the story at BackcountryPilot.org, then check out this video: Read the […]
New weather reporting system delayed at S52
Winter weather delays have moved the installation date for a new weather reporting system at the Methow Valley State Airport (S52) in Washington state to late spring 2016. The Washington State Department of Transportation previously estimated that the weather reporting system – also known as an Automated Weather Observing System – would be operational by […]
Sidney Airport wins Nebraska Airport of the Year
SIDNEY, Neb. — Avfuel-branded dealer L&L Aviation started 2016 with a bang as Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY) won Nebraska’s non-Part 139 Airport of the Year award during a Jan. 28 banquet held in conjunction with the 24th Annual Nebraska Aviation Symposium. “We’re truly honored,” said Jon Leever, L&L Aviation co-owner. “L&L Aviation took over airport management […]
Aerosim Flight Academy launches new scholarship program for women
SANFORD, Fla. – Aerosim Flight Academy recently unveiled its new Women Aviators Scholarship program. “Through the Aerosim Flight Academy Women Aviators Scholarship program, qualified recipients can receive up to $10,000 to apply toward their tuition for our Professional Pilot Program,” said President and General Manager Hank Coates. “Our female instructors and students continue to make impressive contributions […]