A debate of epic proportions took place last week. Streamed live via the Internet, the audience was massive and motivated. Each debater was bolstered by their respective armies of supporters and intellectual warriors. The concepts being addressed were critical to all humanity — or so the hype would have us believe. Evolution or creationism, which […]
Keeping the skies safe as UAV testing begins
By DAVE HOOK. I’m not against UAVs. What I am against is fencing off parts of the sky from the flyers who were here first in the interest of UAV testing. I’m also not for rolling the dice with the lives of fellow aviators and their passengers. A central challenge for integrating UAVs into the […]
Mooney production to relaunch Feb. 26
KERRVILLE, Texas — Production on the first Mooney airplane to be built since 2009 is set to begin Feb. 26. According to Mooney CEO Dr. Jerry Chen, the new leadership at Mooney has spent the past few months preparing the dormant company’s return to manufacturing. The airplane manufacturer was purchased last October by Soaring America […]
Texas Jacobson Aviation expands reach
AUSTIN, Texas — It was another big year for Texas Jacobson Aviation, which provided support to more than 10 organizations, including trans-oceanic flights, and rolling out a new mentorship program. Founded in August 2010, by businessman Grant Jacobson, Texas Jacobson Aviation provides air transportation for organizations such as Grace Flight and Veterans Airlift Command. In […]
CAP search continues for pilot
STUART, Fla. – Air and ground crews of the Florida Wing of Civil Air Patrol, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Martin County and St. Lucie County sheriff’s offices, are continuing their search efforts this morning to locate the pilot of an aircraft who failed to arrive at his intended destination Friday […]
Mayor proclaims General Aviation Appreciation Month
Mayor Betty Barnes of Bingen, Wash., has proclaimed February “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” To view the proclamation, click here.
Deadline approaching for Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame scholarships
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame is offering five scholarships in 2014, two of which will be offered for the first time: the Jeff Baum Scholarship and the Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship. Deadline for all scholarships is March 3. The Jeff Baum Scholarship is a $250 award, established by Avfuel Corp., […]
Garmin updates G500/G600
The latest software update for the Garmin G500/G600 offers a number of new benefits and features, according to company officials. Many of the updates pertain to specific aircraft and installations, officials note, including: Select TBM 700/850 models with a G600 flight display may be eligible for operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace (certain […]
Second solo, first mishap
Aircraft: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: Miami, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot had logged 29 hours, including two hours of solo flight time. The accident happened on his second solo flight. He reported that he felt the wind shift to a light tailwind just prior to landing on runway 27L. When the airplane […]