The student pilot, who had logged 24 hours, including eight in the Bellanca Viking, accompanied by a passenger, took off at night from Plainview, Texas, although as a student pilot, flight with a passenger was prohibited. Visual conditions prevailed. During cruise flight, the plane hit a power line located 102 feet above ground. The power line […]
Pictures of the day: A Washington Waco
Kevin Krider of Vancouver, Wash, sent in these photos of his 1940 Waco UPF7.
Flight training the Wright way
The Wright brothers are well known as scientists, inventors, builders and flyers — and they became international celebrities in 1909 with record-setting flights in Europe and America. Less well known were their efforts as flight instructors and flight school creators. They began flight instruction in Europe. Later back home, they trained aviators for their exhibition team, […]
What is my transponder really doing?
Anthony Arispe, staff A&P at The HD Pilot, answers that question in his newest blog post, where he explains the inner workings of an aircraft transponder.
American Aero acquires additional hangars, land at FTW
FORT WORTH, Texas – FBO American Aero FTW has purchased 64,000 square feet of additional hangar space and 2.3 acres of land at Meacham International Airport (FTW).American Aero is also building three hangars and a two-story office complex. Slated for completion later this year, the new hangars will accommodate any aircraft up to a Gulfstream […]
Garmin begins shipping GDL 84 ADS-B datalink
Garmin has begun shipping the initial orders of the GDL 84, the latest addition to Garmin’s lineup of certified ADS-B solutions. The GDL 84 provides an all-inclusive option for owners looking to satisfy the requirements of the 2020 ADS-B mandate, according to Garmin officials. For $3,995, the GDL 84 comes with an integrated WAAS GPS, installation […]
Twirly Birds award Stratford
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, […]