Twirly Birds, the international helicopter pilot organization, has given this year’s Les Morris Award to Nancy Miller Livingston Stratford, the first woman on the west coast to receive her commercial helicopter certificate. Stratford received her helicopter rating in 1947 after having been an airplane pilot since 1940. She has written a book, “Contact! Britain!: A woman ferry pilot’s […]
App launched for airport ground support equipment
Pilot John GSE has released a new go-to reference guide app for the iPhone or iPad. The new app allows you to look up compatible ground support equipment equipment by aircraft from a range of manufacturers. The app allows you to view new and used equipment for ground power units (GPUs), electric tugs, hydraulic power […]
Harrison Ford injured in crash
Harrison Ford was “battered but OK” Thursday after his Ryan PT-22 lost engine power and crash-landed on a California golf course, according to a report at NBCNews.com. The 72-year-old actor, who was conscious and breathing when rescue crews reached him, was stabilized and taken to a hospital, where he was in fair to moderate condition, […]
Nosewheel failure for Cessna
The student pilot was practicing touch and goes in a Cessna 152 in College Station, Texas. The first two were normal. During the third landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear, and, as the pilot brought the nose down, the nosewheel collapsed. The student pilot was not injured. The post-accident examination of […]
Pictures of the day: Hummelbird’s first flight
Pete Zutrauen celebrates the first high test flight of his homebuilt Hummelbird in January. He reports: “It was only 0° at 5,000 feet and silky smooth.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are […]
What is your favorite fly-in or airshow?
The March print issues of General Aviation News will focus on airshows and fly-ins, so we’re asking our readers about their favorites. Is there a show or fly-in you look forward to every year? What makes it special? Any tips for those who want to join in the fun about flying into the field or […]
One engine, many questions
Q: I have a Cessna 172N with the Lycoming O-320-H2AD 76 series engine, serial number L-3406-76. I’m trying to sell it, and I’m getting all kinds of questions regarding the “A” suffix, the “T” mod, and others that are way too far out there to even mention. As an A&P/IA, I’m fairly familiar with the […]
Holman Aviation celebrates 65th anniversary
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 […]