GREAT FALLS, Mont. – This year, Holman Aviation is celebrating its diamond anniversary — its 65th year in business. That’s no small feat for the FBO, which is practically as old as its airport, Great Falls International Airport (GTF). Dwight Holman has served as president of Holman Aviation since 1992. He succeeded his father, Homer Holman, who founded the FBO […]
Radar class slated for Twin Commander University
Among the often confusing displays, buttons, switches and annunciators in today’s advanced cockpits, one of the easiest devices to use is the airborne weather radar system. Simply turn it on, and when it’s warmed up and tested, adjust the range and tilt to see the weather ahead. What could be more intuitive? In fact, there […]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires NationAir Aviation Insurance
ITASCA, Ill. — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired NationAir Aviation Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, NationAir is an insurance broker offering commercial property/casualty and risk management insurance services specifically for the aviation industry. Jeffrey Bauer and his associates will continue to operate in West Chicago under the direction of Michael […]
Duncan Aviation rolls out off-site avionics services in Chicago area
Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Mich., avionics team recently rolled out an off-site avionics service that allows aircraft owners in the Chicago area to schedule avionics line service in their hangars and at their airports instead of at one of Duncan Aviation’s maintenance facilities. Duncan Aviation also staffs an engine Rapid Response Team (RRT) in the Chicago area. […]
Free syllabi available for CFI ratings
Two new syllabi for those seeking the flight instructor (CFI) and flight instructor instrument (CFII) ratings are now available as free PDF downloads from ASA. The Flight Instructor Syllabus and the Flight Instructor Instrument Syllabus are divided into stages containing multiple modules, each designed to meet a particular training requirement. Both syllabi meet Parts 61 […]
Tailwheel checkout results in flipover
The accident happened in El Reno, Okla., when the pilot of the Cessna 140 was receiving a checkout in the tailwheel airplane. During the takeoff roll he pushed the control yoke forward to lift the tail off the ground. When the tail came up, he lost directional control. The check pilot tried to regain directional […]
Picture of the day: Flying to an IMC Club meeting
Jay Rossignol snapped this shot on a sunset flight to Latrobe, Pa., for an IMC Club chapter meeting.
New friends, old friends, and cherished memories
Later this week I’ll be flying from Lakeland, Florida to Lowcountry Regional Airport in South Carolina. I’m flying there in a shiny, nearly new, totally rebuilt Cessna 152. As hard as it may be to believe, I’ll be meeting a new friend who will be flying an almost identical airplane in from the frozen north. […]
The science behind changing your oil
Another fifty hours, another oil change. You know you have to do it. You know it’s a normal expense of operating your aircraft, but do you truly know why you do it? Anthony Arispe, the staff A&P at The HD Pilot, spells it all out in his new blog post.