By PENNY RAFFERTY HAMILTON Have you noticed recently that airports look more like prisons than a welcoming aviation community? Between security concerns and wildlife fencing, hosting community airport events is critical to bring new blood into aviation. Pancake breakfasts, “Touch an airplane day” for pre-school children and their teachers, aviation career days, and local aviation history […]
Wright “B” Flyer on road trip to Oshkosh
MIAMISBURG, Ohio — Wright “B” Flyer Inc.’s one-of-a-kind airplane is traveling to the world’s biggest general aviation fly-in — by road. The slow-flying, open-air biplane isn’t designed for cross-country flights, so Wright “B” Flyer loaded the machine into its custom semi-trailer on Saturday, July 11, for the 490-mile journey to Oshkosh, Wis., where the Experimental Aircraft […]
STCs granted for Cessna prop upgrades
BLOOMER, Wis. — Flight-Resource reports its STC for a MT Propeller 79” 3-blade option is now approved, along with the 83” 2-blade configuration, for all Cessna 170,172 and 175 that are powered by a Lycoming -360 series engine. “The slightly shorter 3-blade prop provides higher initial thrust, making it perfect for applications where short takeoff and best […]
Aerox to provide free oxygen refresher at Oshkosh
Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems will be providing a free Oxygen Refresher during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 20-26. Should you be feeling a bit tired, sluggish or just in need of an energy boost, visit the Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems Booth Number 2130 in Exhibit Hangar B, for a quick […]
Pilot loses control after encountering jet blast
The Cessna 180A pilot had been cleared to land long on the runway at Anchorage, Alaska, as requested. However, he became aware of a faster airplane that would be landing behind his plane, so he decided to land closer to the approach end so that he could exit the runway about midfield instead. He reported […]
Picture of the day: A magical moment
Mauricio Ratti sent in this photo, noting: “Magical moment of sunset flying on a PA11. The sun went below a layer of cloud and provided some nice lighting to the ground and the cockpit. Note the speedometer (Velocímetro) in km/h.”
No, your other VFR
By JEB BURNSIDE. When the weather’s bad enough to call it IFR, VFR-only pilots are grounded. Except when they’re not. The day’s mission was to re-familiarize with a long-trustworthy companion, a Cessna 172 owned by close friends, in which I had hundreds of hours flying throughout the eastern U.S. It had been a couple of […]
Ford to auction off Apollo Mustang to support Young Eagles
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Ford Motor Co. is once again supporting the Experimental Aircraft Association’s youth aviation programs by donating for auction a one-of-a-kind Mustang during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The Apollo Edition Mustang is a specially designed and built 2015 Ford Mustang that is the premier item available during the live […]
FAA extends SoCal Metroplex comment period
The FAA is extending the public comment period for its Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Southern California Metroplex project to Sept. 8, 2015, to allow for a full 90 days of comment. The project is a comprehensive proposal to improve the flow of air traffic into and out of Southern California. It proposes to replace […]