Aviation Exploring Post 107 recently sponsored the second annual Mid-Jersey Spot Landing contest. Open to all pilots of Central New Jersey airports, Solberg Aviation Co. hosted the event this year. Contestants ranged in age from 19-year-old newly minted pilots to pilots with years of experience. The winner, Kim Geczi, works as an instructor training dogs […]
Alaska Airlines dedicates ‘Spirit of Education’ to aviation high school
SEATTLE — Local business and government leaders joined students, educators and alumni from Raisbeck Aviation High School onboard a specially themed Alaska Airlines jet Thursday for the grand opening of the new facility for public, college preparatory, aviation-themed high school. The “Spirit of Education,” a Boeing 737-900ER, is dedicated to the students and staff of […]
Landmark Aviation to present donation to Able Flight at NBAA
Landmark Aviation will present a donation check to nonprofit organization Able Flight during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2013 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas. The presentation ceremony will take place at Landmark Aviation’s NBAA exhibition booth N4515 on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. The $8,444.90 donation is a portion of fuel […]
EA100 autopilot interface approved to replace Century attitude indicators
Aspen Avionics’ EA100 autopilot adapter is now approved for the Century 21, 31, 41, 2000 and 4000 autopilot systems. The EA100 is approved to replace the Century 52D266, 52D267 and 52C attitude indicators. EA100 replacement of Century attitude indicators used with autopilot models IIB, III and IV are expected to be approved in the near […]
Always dreamed of flying an F-16?
LOS ANGELES — Always wanted to fly an F-16? Now you can, sort of. Fly The Dream has opened a new facility that’s bringing authentic F-16 flight simulation to the public, with no flying experience necessary. Fly the Dream is home to seven hi-fidelity cockpit simulators, each one having more than 100 functions found in […]
RBR launches Mobile Maintenance Service Team
DALLAS — RBR Maintenance now has a Mobile Maintenance Service Team that can respond to aircraft owners throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico. The Mobile Maintenance Service Team offers technical support on-site and can be dispatched 24 hours a day, seven days a week. RBR’s Mobile Maintenance Service Team can provide minor inspection, […]
Piper caught in gusty winds
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Brookings, S.D. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in the landing roll when a gust of wind lifted the left wing and caused the plane to swerve to the right. The pilot added full engine power to initiate an aborted landing, but the wind increased, lifting the […]
Raisbeck Aviation High School celebrates grand opening
SEATTLE, Wash. – The Raisbeck Aviation High School (RAHS) celebrated its grand opening at Boeing Field on Thursday, Oct. 17. The school, part of the Highline Public Schools, is located on the Museum of Flight campus. The day started with a unique “bus ride” for 100 fortunate RAHS students and a few dozen school staff, […]
Aviation’s gateway drug
Guest Editorial by BRENT OWENS When it comes to promoting aviation are we on the right track? If someone has never seen a light airplane before and decides that maybe this is something they are interested in, what is their first exposure? For many it will be via an Internet search engine or the newsstand. And […]