Pan Am International Flight Academy has been purchased by ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd. Former owner, American Capital, Ltd., had held Pan Am in its portfolio since 2006. Pan Am is one of the world’s largest independent providers of flight simulation and aviation training services and has the second […]
Inadvertent braking breaks Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 140A. Injuries: None. Location: Kent, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and his student were practicing landings in a tailwheel airplane in preparation for the student’s first solo. On the fourth landing, the student inadvertently applied brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over, causing substantial damage to the […]
Welcome back…
As is my custom, I started the day at a friendly local coffee shop. The caffeine is essential to my diet, the camaraderie of the patrons is important to my mental health, and the slow ramp-up to my full working frenzy keeps me in the game for the long haul. I like going out for […]
The most iconic aircraft in film history
What’s the most iconic aircraft in film history? Blogger Michael Cooper picks his top 5, including the Grumman F-14 Tomcat (pictured), Boeing 747, and others. What do you think of his list? What aircraft would you include?
Relief missions to Haiti continue
In January 2010, the world responded to the humanitarian disaster in Haiti, which was caused by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. More than 220,000 people perished in that quake, and in the cholera epidemic that followed. Two and a half years later the crisis still isn’t over, and the people of Haiti remain in need of […]
Air Aces series presented on Air Force Museum’s giant screen
DAYTON, Ohio — In a partnership brokered by Reel Stuff Aviation Resources, the Military Channel’s new six-part series, Air Aces, is simultaneously being screened at the newly renovated Air Force Museum Theatre. Air Aces, which had its U.S. broadcast premier on Aug. 4, is a series of one-hour episodes that profiles some of the most […]
Poll shows most Americans support UAS for search and rescue, border patrol
A poll conducted by Monmouth University shows that a majority of Americans support the use of unmanned aircraft systems for search and rescue and border patrol. The poll found that 83% of Americans support UAS use for search and rescue and 62% support the use of the technology for patrolling our nation’s border. The poll […]
New name for TYQ terminal
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The main terminal building at Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ) has been rededicated in honor of retiring board President Donald R. Silvey. The terminal will now be known as the Donald R. Silvey Terminal. Don Silvey has served as a member of the governing board of the airport since 2004. Don has served […]
Shell Aviation remembers the past, with an eye to the future
Shell Aviation recently supplied the engine oils for a memorial flight that recreated an important aviation event that Shell did the same for 100 years ago. A historic Catalina seaplane landed on Sunday having replicated the 1913 Circuit of Britain, which was the first major competition for seaplanes. The common aviation engine oil in 1913 […]