The pilot of the Cessna 175 reported that upon arrival at his destination in Albuquerque, N.M., he realized there were dust devils in the vicinity, but didn’t think they would be a factor during the approach and landing. He made the landing and was taxiing slowly on a taxiway when he saw a dust devil […]
Picture of the day: Amazing sunset views
Brian S sent in this sunset photo, explaining: “My girlfriend and I were treated to this view as we taxied out in a C172 at KOLM (Olympia, Wash.) on April 7 for our flight home after dinner with family. We had amazing sunset views of the state capitol building, Mt. Rainier and the waters of […]
The beginning of the light airplane movement
In the 1920s Great Britain saw a great growth in civil aviation, which was an outgrowth of its light aircraft movement. This movement originated with light plane trials held in Lympne, England. These competitions led to the development of new light aircraft for private ownership and flying clubs. The flying clubs saw thousands of pilots learn […]
Santa Monica takes first steps towards closing airport
The Santa Monica City Council has shortened ground leases for tenants at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), limiting most businesses to month-to-month leases. Exceptions were FBO Atlantic Aviation, Adelman, a law firm, and the Museum of Flying, which received three-year leases to June 30, 2018, with the option of one-year extensions at the discretion of the city. The […]
9,000 Van’s flying
On April 9, Van’s Aircraft received a first-flight report from Thomas Damm, of Billund, Denmark. Damm’s RV-8 became the 9,000th RV kit to be completed and flown by a customer. Damm bought the barely-started kit from a close friend and completed it over a span of nine years. Using his life-long experience as a pilot for SAS, he […]
Win the use of a Pilatus PC-12 for eight hours
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has teamed up with Pilatus Aircraft to offer the use of a Pilatus PC-12 NG turboprop for eight hours of business missions. The “AOPA Pilot BizAv & You” contest runs through June 30, and is open to people who own or work for a company that would benefit […]
First flight: Merlin LSA
Glasair Aviation’s new light-sport aircraft, Merlin, took its first flight through the skies above Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) in Washington state, April 7. Following detailed validation testing, including engine run-up, high-speed taxi, and ground roll lift off, the team at Glasair stood back and watched as Merlin departed the surface of runway 34 with test-pilot […]
NC sponsors free wildlife hazard training sessions
Wildlife can wreak havoc for airports and their staff. Birds and other animals can damage planes on the ground or cause accidents by flying into the engines or roaming on airport grounds. To increase awareness of these concerns and to improve safety for all, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will offer free […]
ASA releases FAR/AIM Android app
A new FAR/AIM app from ASA is now available on Google Play. The app, priced at $9.99, contains information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to pilots, flight instructors, and flight crew, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary. Features include free updates, text search, highlighting, bookmarking, […]