Pilots who visit BanyanPilotShop.net can enter online to try to win an inReach SE. Entries will be accepted until Aug. 29. On Aug. 30, the winner will be randomly selected, notified and announced on Facebook.com/BanyanAir. No purchase is necessary to participate. “This drawing is a wonderful way to introduce pilots and aviation enthusiasts to BanyanPilotShop.net. […]
Distracted pilot goes off runway
Aircraft: Vans RV-12. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Windom, Nev. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that he inadvertently did not secure the canopy latch after entering the cockpit. After takeoff, he noticed air entering the cockpit from the unsecured canopy. He stated that he was distracted with attempting to secure the canopy and the airplane […]
The ‘go-to guy’ for homebuilders
By BILL WILSON To what aviation mentor do you owe your life? Is there a person who has personally touched you, that you could say, without reservation, has taught you an essential lesson of salvation? For hundreds of pilots and amateur aircraft builders, that person is Lowell Farrand. Lowell is somewhat of a legend in […]
Arlington adds mogas
Pilots in the Pacific Northwest are enjoying lower-cost fuel and reduced lead problems ever since Arlington Flight Services at the Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO) added aviation-grade, 92 AKI mogas earlier this month. As many know, this airport hosts the annual Arlington Fly-In each July, one of the largest sport aviation events in the country. The availability […]
Aviation management hiring strong in 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas – Aviation Search Group reports that management hiring is strong so far in 2013. When compared to 2012, the first half of 2013 reflected an 11% increase in all assignments, with the most noticeable increase in executive and management roles. “We are retained by aviation companies to conduct hundreds of searches each […]
South Carolina governor proclaims Aviation Week
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed Aug. 19–23 South Carolina Aviation Week. The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has partnered with the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) to develop a week that promotes, educates and celebrates the aviation industry in South Carolina.“South Carolina’s airport system plays a vital role in the state’s transportation network […]
‘Private Pilot eBR’ released
Pilot Mission has released “Private Pilot eBR,” an interactive flight training eBook created for the iPad. Pilots and owners of Pilot Mission, William Hecksteden and Robert Wilkes, recently completed the finishing touches on their first digital eBook, the “Private Pilot eBR.” “We’re excited to receive feedback from the aviation community and hope this product serves its intended purpose of […]
Eclipse releases safety enhancement package
ALBUQUERQUE — Eclipse Aerospace has released a new package of safety enhancements for existing Eclipse Jet owners that includes anti-skid brakes, auto throttles, a new, independent standby display, and improved EFIS software, including the ability to display full size charts on the current Multi-Function Displays. “As part of the new Eclipse 550 certification process, we […]
Author to speak at museum’s Open Cockpit Day
OAKLAND, California — Bobbie Phelps Wolverton, author of “Behind The Smile” will speak at the Oakland Aviation Museum’s next Open Cockpit Day Sept. 15. Wolverton was a flight attendant for World Airways, an international charter airline company headquartered in Oakland, California. She flew for six years into Vietnam during the height of the war, taking […]