The Cessna 172 is the easiest airplane to learn to fly in, according to a survey of flight schools around the world on Insider Monkey. Also on the list: The Cessna 150/152, Piper PA-28, Diamond DV20/DA20 Katana, and American Champion Citabria. Check out the full story here, then weigh in: Do you agree with the […]
Eggspuehler honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors has honored NAFI founder Jack Eggspuehler with its newly created Lifetime Achievement Award. “I am very pleased that NAFI has presented this award to Jack. By helping create the association, he has helped raise the professional standards for the flight instructor. Perhaps more important, […]
Lighthawk names new executive director
Terri Watson has been named as executive director of LightHawk, a non-profit that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help conservation organizations. Watson has a long history with LightHawk beginning as a volunteer pilot in 1997, and later becoming a board member. She served a previous term as executive director from 2000-2003, flight services director from […]
Aviation education Air-Fair set for S39
Prineville Airport (S39) in Central Oregon will feature an aviation education Air-Fair Oct. 3-4. Hosted by Samson Switchblade MMV, the Air-Fair boasts a number of aviation education-oriented presentations, including: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Rusty Pilot Program, a free course that meets the FAA requirements for the ground school portion for completing the FAA Flight […]
Charter College now offers aviation degrees
OXNARD, Calif. — Charter College is teaming with Part 141 flight schools in several states. The flight schools will offer ground school and general flight instruction, while the college provides students with the aviation and general education courses to prepare them to earn their FAA licenses and seek entry-level employment as commercial pilots or flight instructors. […]
Pilot Tool Kit debuts
CruzTOOLS has introduced the SPEEDKIT Aero, a compact tool kit for general aviation aircraft. CruzTOOLS previously launched the PTK1 Tool Kit for pilots and aircraft owners who want the most comprehensive selection of tools and other items. It’s particularly useful for those who assist in their aircraft’s annual inspection, company officials said. However, it may be too […]
Large wave hits Lake
According to the Lake LA-4 pilot, he made a pass over a lake near Monticello, Ky., in search of a landing site with the least amount of boat traffic. After an uneventful water landing, he began to water taxi the airplane. He and his passenger then noticed a large wave approaching at a 45° angle […]
Picture of the day: Hand-propping a vintage Taylorcraft
Bob Martin sent in this photo of Jack Stuart hand propping a vintage Taylorcraft at the annual fly-in at the Havana Regional Airport (9I0) in Illinois. More than 50 pilots took advantage of beautiful weather and awesome pancakes over Labor Day weekend, Martin reports.
Salem airspace do-over: Care to comment?
The FAA posted a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) regarding Salem, Oregon’s McNary Field (KSLE) Class D and E airspace to the Federal Register on May 1, 2015. On Aug. 20, the proposed rule became final. No one noticed. This happens all too often. I’d hazard a guess that most of the time, it […]