FREDERICK, Md. – Based on poll results from more than 7,100 flight students, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) fourth annual Flight Training Excellence Awards has recognized Aeroventure Institute in Southbridge, Mass., as the 2015 Best Flight School and Todd Shellnutt of Atlanta, as the 2015 Best Flight Instructor. Ten additional flight schools and 10 other instructors […]
Cirrus breaks ground in Tennessee
A groundbreaking was recently held for the new Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Vision Center will be the flagship location for all Cirrus Aircraft pilot, owner and customer activities including training, service, support, sales, marketing, delivery, personalization, fixed base operations and more. Customer activities at the new Vision Center will encompass […]
CAF gift shop partners with Pilot Mall
The Commemorative Air Force Gift Shop has teamed with Internet retailer Pilot Mall to offer a collection of merchandise that celebrates its fleet of legendary aircraft and helps to support its flight operations. “We are honored to have been selected by the CAF Headquarters to oversee their online store,” said Neil Glazer, founder and president of Pilot […]
Flight Outfitters headlamp now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now offers the Flight Outfitters Headlamp, which gives pilots a hands-free method of providing light at night. The dual switch provides the option of red or white lighting with the click of a switch. The headlamps contain approximately four hours of battery life, with a high and low setting for battery preservation. Three AAA batteries are included […]
Flight to checkride fatal
The solo student pilot departed from an uncontrolled airport in Delta, Colo., to rendezvous with an examiner for his private pilot practical test. Weather conditions were overcast clouds at 600 feet and four miles visibility. After takeoff, the Cessna 182E hit terrain about two miles from the departure end of the runway, on the extended […]
Picture of the day: Red Bull action
Rio A. F. Dubois, of the PlaneTales.net blog, snapped this shot of some early morning action at the final stop of the Red Bull Air Race in Las Vegas, last weekend.
Job 1: Keep things on track
For airport manager Margaret Pittman, the ever-changing nature of her work at Marion County Regional Airport (KMAO) in South Carolina, has been the best part of her more than three decades in the job. To demonstrate the variety of airport life she pointed to the aircraft parked in front of the terminal on the day General […]
43rd Copperstate Fly-In sees good weather, solid crowds
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The 43rd Annual Copperstate Fly-In, held Oct. 22-24, is in the books. According to fly-in president Steve Bass, “the weather was the best we have experienced in years with lower temperatures and light winds.” Further, Saturday’s fly-in attendance pushed aircraft into the overflow GA parking and “the showplane ramps were close […]
Dauntless to celebrate Aviation Day
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing will fly its rare SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber at Aviation Day Nov. 7, at Page Field. The meticulously restored World War II aircraft will offer rides for sale throughout the event, which is hosted by the Lee County Transportation Authority. The Dauntless Dive bomber is the […]