Malcom Gladwell, the well known author who possesses both an almost cartoonishly frizzy hair-style and a razor sharp mind, first came to my attention with his blockbuster hit “The Tipping Point.” Released in 2002, Amazon still ranks it high on its best sellers ranking. It held down the position of 533 on that literary hit parade […]
Explore ‘movie star’ C-17 and more on Air Force museum app
DAYTON, Ohio — As you take a 360° tour inside the cargo area of the C-17 on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, you’ll notice typical items you’d see in many aircraft – cargo seats, a pallet, even a bumper sticker that says “I love flying.” But look closer and you’ll […]
Jeppesen CEO joins EAA board of directors
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Mark Van Tine, Chief Executive Officer of Jeppesen and Vice President of digital aviation for The Boeing Company, has joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest member of the EAA Board of Directors. Van Tine was invited to join the board during the […]
Dorcey takes helm of SAFE
Charter member John Dorcey of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, took the helm of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) on Monday, Jan. 5, as interim Executive Director, succeeding long-time executive director Doug Stewart, who announced his retirement in November. Dorcey, 64, will serve until a new executive director is selected. “We’re so appreciative of John’s willingness […]
Airforms awarded FAA PMA approval for CASA 212 bushings
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has obtained new FAA PMA approvals covering 19 different bushings for EADS CASA 212 aircraft. This suite of bushings will aid CASA operators around the world as they struggle to find replacement parts for their aging aircraft, Airforms officials noted. The new bushings are machined from a nickel/bronze alloy for durability and […]
Landmark Aviation Oakland becomes Part 145 Station
Landmark Aviation’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) location has obtained authorization as a Part 145 Certified Repair Station. In addition to its FBO services, Landmark-OAK now has a full-service MRO. By becoming a Part 145 Certified Repair Station, Landmark-OAK has added limited airframe, engine and accessories ratings to its service offerings. This will accompany the location’s […]
Deep snow snags Cessna
A private pilot and flight instructor were flying a Cessna 182 over a snow covered runway in Chiloquin, Ore. The pair did a low pass over the runway, then the CFI decided to demonstrate a soft field touch-and-go. The snow was deeper than the CFI anticipated and when the airplane touched down, the Cessna decelerated more […]
Picture of the day: Sunrise
Mitch Bowers sent in this photo of a sunrise air-to-air photo shoot that occurred just west of Denver. The photo plane was a Cessna 182 and the subject is a Cirrus SR22 GTS. The large peak in the background is Longs Peak, he noted.
The Spin Doctor
By IVY McIVER. I have a confession to make: I have been flying for 17 years and until this year I had never been in a spin. I began my pilot training well after the requirement for spin training had been eliminated from the FAA private pilot curriculum, and none of the planes I flew […]