My wife and I were having a perfectly lovely time. We were situated in a corner booth at Egg Haven, one of my home town’s more popular eateries, as our waitress whirled through the room with an energy level that seemed impossibly high for a Sunday morning. We were engaged in an activity long time […]
Video: What the runway sees
Gene Lee of TheHDPilot.com sent us this video, noting: “In a never-ending attempt to work on perfecting my landings, I tried using my GoPro cameras in a new way to record the details of what’s going on below the plane. See what the runway sees!”
NOTAM search tool continues to improve
New improvements have been made to the FAA’s notice to airmen (NOTAM) Search, including new filter and priority sorting options. “NOTAM Search is an ongoing project to improve pilot access to NOTAMs,” said Rich Boll, a member of the National Business Aviation Association‘s Access Committee. “Pilots’ ability to obtain NOTAMs in the National Airspace System has been a […]
University slates career conference
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — An exploration of career possibilities will take place during the annual Aviation Career Conference at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 21 in the Harold White Aviation Center located on Lewis University’s main campus. This free conference is designed for anyone interested in a career in aviation. Informational sessions include various careers of interest, such […]
Five to be inducted into EAA Halls of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they are inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 5. The five aviators are: EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame: Leonard Milholland of Brookshire, Texas; International Aerobatic Club […]
Hill Aircraft celebrates 60th anniversary
ATLANTA — Hill Aircraft recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a block party. Serving Fulton County Airport (KFTY), the FBO was originally founded in 1955 by Guy Hill, Sr., a decorated Navy pilot, aircraft mechanic and politician. “It was a wonderful event where the aviation community could come together and celebrate the success of one of their own,” said Anna […]
Tempus to take over flight school at Redbird Skyport
Redbird Flight Simulations and Tempus Applied Solutions have entered into an agreement in which Tempus will operate Redbird’s Proflight Academy and FAA-certified flight school in San Marcos, Texas. Tempus has acquired the FAA Part 141 Certificate that allows for commercial flight training and operations. Under the agreement, Tempus Training Solutions will operate the flight school at Redbird Skyport. […]
Sonex Hornets Nest returns to its roots
Sonex Aircraft has hired pilot and engineer Jessica Bower as the newest member of the Hornets Nest Research and Development team at Sonex. Bower is a former employee of the Lockheed Martin ADP “Skunk Works” mentored by early Sonex lead engineer Pete Buck. She is building Sonex #1563, while her father John Forster is building Sonex# 1567 and owns Sonex #480. Bower is an […]
Banner tow plane hits parked car
The pilot reported that about 20 minutes into the banner tow flight near Gainesville, Florida, he noticed that the Cessna 172 had descended about 100 feet from its established altitude. He responded by increasing engine power and enriching the mixture while observing that the oil temperature gauge was indicating “hotter than normal.” The plane continued […]