The non-instrument-rated private pilot obtained a computerized weather briefing about nine hours before he departed on a night cross-country flight in a Piper PA28-181. At that time, neither ice nor low visibility conditions were forecast along his intended flight route. He did not obtain any additional weather information before takeoff or while en route. Weather […]
Picture of the day: Cindy Ann
Smitty Smith from FunPlacesToFly.com must have had a great time at the Texas Antique Aircraft Fly-In in Gainesville, Texas, as he has sent us lots of very cool photos from this show, including this one. He explains: “This is Cindy Ann! I’m not sure what she is, but she’s certainly a looker, complete with headsets […]
How one man can make a difference for so many
By DAVID NIXON When you find yourself going out of town, you usually ask a neighbor to keep an eye on things around your house. But when you have an airport to run and you are gone for months at a time, who do you ask? A few years ago when Jack and Georgia Hoffman, […]
Video: Zero-G celebrates 10th anniversary
For 10 years, Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G) has been operating commercial weightless flights in a specially modified Boeing-727 aircraft, known as G-FORCE ONE. In recognition of the anniversary, everyone who buys seats on the ZERO-G Experience scheduled to fly in 2015 will receive a 20% discount off of the $4,950 retail price. “We’ve flown over 500 weightless […]
Mission Aviation Fellowship honors donors
In a recently-held ceremony, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) honored Alaska Air Group and three families whose financial gifts allowed the organization to buy airplanes that will be used in Mozambique and Central Asia. The Kennedy Family and Alaska Air Group: Bruce Kennedy, former chairman of Alaska Airlines and an MAF board member, died in a plane crash in 2007. […]
TriFan 600 wins Popular Science ‘Best of What’s New’ award
The TriFan 600 is a 2015 Popular Science “Best of What’s New” Award Winner in the aerospace category. Popular Science annually selects the 100 greatest innovations of the year, each representing a significant step forward in their respective categories. The TriFan 600 and other honorees are celebrated in the magazine’s December issue, on newsstands now. […]
Lycoming engines installed on Tecnam P2012 Traveller
Lycoming Engines reports that two of its Integrated Electronic Engines (iE2) have been installed on Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller test aircraft. Roll-out of this next generation, 11-seat, twin piston engine aircraft is due in February 2016, and its first flight is scheduled for June 2016. Lycoming’s iE2 engine, which officials call the company’s flagship technology, is an engine […]
L-3 Lynx and Aspen receive FAA nod for display interface
L-3 Aviation Products reported at last week’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention that its Lynx NGT-9000 and NGT-2500 models of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) products have been certified by the FAA to interface with the Aspen Evolution line of Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) and Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) for general aviation aircraft. The interface will allow ADS-B […]
Paragon Network awards FBOs
HOUSTON — The 2015 Paragon Network Member of The Year is Tampa International Jet Center, based in Tampa, Florida. The Member of The Year award was created to recognize a Paragon Network FBO that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the network through continuous dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism, according to company officials. Throughout the year, Tampa International […]