KISSIMMEE, Fla. — SunState Aviation at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. SunState Aviation was founded in the spring of 2002 when President and co-founder Steve Graham saw a need for a flight training center that would both serve the needs of local student […]
Father’s Day special from The Gathering Foundation
In September 2007, more than 150,000 visitors traveled to “The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends” in Columbus, Ohio, for a journey through aviation history. People of all ages and backgrounds came to explore the largest collection of Mustangs and World War II aircraft brought together in over 60 years. “The Gathering of Mustangs & Legends: […]
Poor fuel flow brings down Piper
Aircraft: Piper Tri-Pacer. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Bangor, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: On the day before the accident, the owner/pilot made a forced landing to a field due to a loss of engine power. Examination of the airplane after the off-airport landing revealed that the gascolator screen was almost completely plugged by a flaky, shellac-type […]
VFR into IMC kills one
Aircraft: Cirrus SR20. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Moscow, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot told employees at the airport that he was in a hurry to depart due to possible bad weather in the area. He did not file a flight plan before he took off in IFR conditions. A review of radar data […]
Hayward Air Rally prepares for takeoff
Organizers note it’s less than 60 days from the start of the Hayward Air Rally from Hayward, Calif., to Oshkosh. More than 30 aircraft have entered to date, but organizers say they hope to have 50 to celebrate the rally’s 50th year. Wonder what it’s like to fly in the air rally? Following is an […]
Millions of dollars spent scrambling jets for GA pilots who bust TFRs
According to a story in USA Today, military aircraft are scrambling more than once a week, on average, to intercept general aviation planes that stray into restricted airspace. Military statistics show that the cost to taxpayers for protecting restricted airspace and the 75 annual diversions runs into the million of dollars, according to the report.
Washington governor proclaims June General Aviation Appreciation Month
General aviation received a boost in Washington state from Gov. Jay Inslee when he declared June 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. In his proclamation, Inslee specifically recognized how general aviation airports enhance the state’s economy, transportation system, and the lives of Washingtonians. Washington is home to 134 public-use airports. The state’s aviation system supports […]
Combat pilots and Warbirds to be featured at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. — A rare opportunity to listen to combat pilots tell their stories and view wartime aircraft will be at this year’s Warbirds in Review at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 62nd annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association, is July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. On Tuesday, July 29, at 1 p.m. World […]
Win a chance to fly with the Breitling Jet Team
Breitling has launched an online video contest with a grand prize of a ride of a lifetime: A trip to Europe to fly with the Breitling Jet Team in a Breitling L-39C Albatros. The winner will fly with the Jet Team in their home base of Dijon, France, and take a private tour of the Breitling Chronométrie in […]