South Dakota’s Civil Air Patrol Wing has been awarded the North Central Region’s Search and Rescue Missions Award. The commander of the North Central Region, Colonel Robert Todd, remarked that the award is well merited as the Wing has been aggressive finding new missions for its aircraft and personnel. Despite its small size, South Dakota Wing ranks 10th […]
Confessions of a Very Private Pilot
The latest release from University Aviation Press, “Confessions of a Very Private Pilot,” delivers real-life advice from an owner-pilot on how to evaluate, purchase, train, and operate turbine and light jet aircraft. David Miller’s quick wit and off-the-cuff remarks walk readers through a lifetime of adventures — including his first airplane ride as a boy, obtaining […]
Sporty’s brings Iridium GO! to general aviation
Now pilots can stay connected to their mobile devices no matter where they are with Iridium GO!, a global mobile satellite hotspot. Iridium GO! provides service when devices are out of range of cellular networks, officials with Sporty’s Pilot Shop explain. Stepping into the cockpit no longer means stepping “off the grid.” With this portable satellite […]
Belite introduces Angle of Attack sensor at Oshkosh
At this year’s AirVenture, Belite Aircraft introduced its improved Angle of Attack sensor and display gauge. Calibrated from 0 to 12 (normal cruise to imminent stall), it features a frictionless mass balanced windvane sensor, combined with an LED display that is readable in direct sunlight, according to company officials. It is supplied as a complete system, […]
Poor fuel management for Piper
Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: McKinleyville, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The 150-hour pilot, who had recently bought the Piper, had only five hours in the plane. He was flying his first cross-country in it. He thought the fuel selector was positioned to both tanks, however, it was positioned to the left tank for […]
Video: Saturday Air Show Highlights from Oshkosh
Frederick A. Johnsen of Airailimages had great access to Saturday’s airshow at AirVenture and put it to good use.
Our contradictory spectacle
It was an epiphany. Not to the extent of Archimedes jumping from the tub and running through the streets naked. For one thing, I was having lunch, not a bath. For another, I was not naked at any point during this story. And as many will attest, my running days are far behind me. Still, […]
Airplane shipments up
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported at last week’s AirVenture that airplane shipments increased 4.8% in the second quarter of the year, with shipments totaling 1,110 while airplane billings rose to $10.9 billion, up 4.5%. “Deliveries of turboprops this quarter were flat, but the encouraging numbers in the piston airplane and business jet segments […]
GAMA Aviation Design Challenge to return in 2015
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will hold the third Aviation Design Challenge in 2015. The nationwide competition to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills through aviation in U.S. high schools has attracted growing interest each year. In 2014, GAMA received entries from 79 schools in 33 states plus Washington, D.C. — nearly triple […]