COLUMBIA, S.C. – National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Robert Sumwalt will be one of the keynote speakers for the second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27. Sumwalt, a native South Carolinian and inductee in the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame, will speak at a general session […]
Cessna 152 hits power line
The student pilot stated that immediately after becoming airborne from the airport in Kamiah, Idaho, the Cessna 152 began to bank to the left. Despite her attempts to regain directional control by applying right rudder and forward pressure on the control yoke, the airplane continued to bank to the left and hit a powerline, which […]
Picture of the day: Runway at dawn
Jason Clearwaters sent in this photo of the Randolph County Airport (I22) in Indiana at dawn. “This was the first runway in the country to utilized medium intensity LED runway lights,” he reports.
Making aviation affordable and fun
It is no surprise to anyone that aviation has become expensive. Some four-seat, single-engine airplanes retail for nearly $1 million! Those airplanes are fast, comfortable, and superbly equipped, but at those prices few pilots have a large enough budget to allow for purchase of a new aircraft. The great news is that not all airplanes are […]
Good news — and bad — on GA fuels
By DEAN BILLING. As you might expect, there is good news and bad news surrounding aviation fuel. First the good news: A self-serve fuel system has been installed at Nampa, Idaho. (KMAN). An Oregon bill, HB-3193, that “increases license tax on leaded aircraft fuel,” stalled in the Oregon House Committee On Transportation And Economic Development and is […]
Able Flight’s Class of 2015 to get their wings at AirVenture
Six new Able Flight pilots will receive their wings at a pinning ceremony Tuesday, July 21, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Special guests will include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff, Able Flight pilot Jessica Cox and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker. The Able Flight Class of 2015 includes a pilot […]
Customs to conduct interviews at Oshkosh for Global Entry program
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a Global Entry Enrollment Event July 20-26 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. This is the first time this program will be offered at an airshow, according to EAA officials. Applicants must first make an appointment using CBP’s Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) application before reporting onsite at […]
Stratus ADS-B receivers updated
Appareo, ForeFlight and Sporty’s have introduced a new family of Stratus ADS-B receivers. The new Stratus 1S and Stratus 2S models offer improved performance across the board, including better ADS-B reception, enhanced thermal capabilities, and a next generation power connector, according to Sporty’s officials. For professional pilots, Stratus now offers a suite of security options, […]
AirClassics pilot backpack introduced
New from ASA is the AirClassics Pilot Backpack. Made of durable fabric and supported by a heavy-duty water-resistant bottom, this backpack keeps books and supplies organized and protected, ASA officials note. Four zippered compartments provide room for just about anything a pilot-on-the-go needs. The front pocket will accommodate most aviation headsets, while the second level […]