Deadline to apply for the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program is Feb. 28. Based at San Carlos Flight Center at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California, the program aims to transform a high school student into a licensed private pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. Upwind selects high school students and provides […]
40 TBM 850s delivered in 2013
DAHER-SOCATA reports that 40 new TBM 850s were delivered in 2013, providing a 5% increase from 2012 and representing a 20% market share for aircraft in its category – up from 18% in 2012. This marks the fourth best year for the company’s TBM aircraft family since 1990, according to company officials. The 2013 deliveries […]
Why carry tools when you can walk them?
The new Dog Box from Snap-on Industrial is a rolling tool box that makes moving tools across a hangar, tarmac or facility easier. Available in three sizes, these Dog Boxes allow technicians to load up all the necessary tools into a tool box that’s positioned onto a frame with casters, and pull it out to […]
Wind gusts, deep snow bad combination
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Cascade, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot and a witness, the landing approach was normal. The airplane touched down in a three-point attitude close to the runway threshold and on the runway centerline. The airplane encountered a wind gust, became airborne again, drifted to the right, and […]
Video: Interesting way to pick up a flag
The inverted ribbon cut has been a staple of many airshow acts over the years. This video raises the bar (or is it now lower) greatly. Any U.S.-based act care to step up and try this?
NextGen at Snoopy’s Airport
The FAA has posted several NextGen Performance Snapshots, including one about Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in California that agency officials thought our readers would find interesting. So, what do the names Woodstock, Lucy and Pigpen bring to mind? For pilots flying into STS, those are the waypoints that guide them along the NextGen approach to runway 32. The airport, named for […]
SUN ’n FUN welcomes racers
News from SUN ’n FUN for race fans: In celebration of the 40th SUN ’n FUN, a 40nm Sprint will be held on Wednesday, April 2, during the morning Showcase. Participation is limited due to time constraints, so those who are interested are encouraged to register now Registration will cost a non-refundable fee of $25 but […]
Garmin Pilot enhanced
Garmin Pilot has kicked off the new year with the release of Version 6.0 for iOS and Version 2.8 for Android mobile devices. Version 6.0 for iOS includes preflight planning enhancements, including to the Active FPL and File & Brief functions. The company also revamped the look of Garmin Pilot since the introduction of iOS 7, implementing […]
Registration now open for Iowa Aviation Conference
Registration is now open for the 2014 Iowa Aviation Conference, slated for April 22-23 in Des Moines. A featured speaker will be Capt. Al Haynes, who will speak on teamwork in a crisis based on the story of the crash of Flight 232 in Sioux City. The first day of the conference will include a 4 […]