Frasca International recently installed two Cessna 172 Mentor AATDs (Advanced Aviation Training Devices) at the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at Metro State University (MSU) in Denver, Colorado. During the installation, Frasca engineers also upgraded host computers on 10 of the university’s existing simulators and installed projector upgrades to its Cessna Mustang Flight Training Device (FTD). There are […]
Paragon Aviation Group launches new Android app
The Paragon Aviation Group has launched an app in the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets. Paragon launched its iOS app for iPhone and iPad in 2010. The new Android app features a map and list of locations, giving pilots easy access to member FBO information. Retail fuel pricing is posted for each location and updated […]
NBAA sets 2016 regional forum dates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has revealed the dates and locations for the association’s 2016 Regional Forums. The 2016 Regional Forums are: Jan. 28 in West Palm Beach, Florida; June 9 in Van Nuys, Calif.; and Sept. 15 in White Plains, N.Y. Additionally, NBAA and Atlantic Aviation have signed a five-year agreement in […]
Plane hits deer
The pilot reported that during the flare for landing at the airport in Burwell, Neb., a deer ran towards the Piper PA-28-181 from his left side. He tried to raise the left wing to clear the deer. The left main landing gear hit the deer and the gear separated from the wing. The airplane subsequently […]
Picture of the day: Check that off the bucket list
Pete Zutrauen sent in this photo with this explanation: “My bucket list — #Osh15 Hummelbird arrival — what a great 650 nm trip!”
An old-fashioned fly-in
If you’re looking for an old-fashioned fly-in, the annual Aviation Migration at Lee Bottom Flying Field is the place to go. With no planned activities other than catered meals, “it’s the most nothing you’ll ever do,” say Rich and Ginger Davidson, co-owners of the expansive grass strip located in a scenic river bottom south of […]
EAA: Manned aircraft must have priority over drones
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — While the number of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), is rising rapidly, their entrance into the national airspace system cannot come to the detriment of manned aircraft operations, say officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). EAA made that point as part of […]
Florida lawmakers hold inaugural GA Caucus meeting
Nine Florida lawmakers recently gathered for the inaugural meeting of the state’s first general aviation (GA) caucus. Co-sponsored by state Rep. Charles Van Zant and state Sen. Thad Altman, the caucus held its initial meeting Oct. 22, with a second gathering tentatively scheduled for January during the regular legislative session. The caucus marked the culmination […]
C-130 pilot returns to flying with Able Flight scholarship
Before he flew C-130s for the National Guard and C-17s in the Air Forces Reserves, Scott Holmes had learned to fly as a teenager in Charleston, S.C. Then he was off to earn a degree in aviation from the University of North Dakota. During his military career, two back injuries took him off flying duty […]