This October 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Wabash, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student had been practicing touch-and-go landings and were […]
Aviation spreads its wings
Among the many things taken for granted today is long-distance travel by jet airliners. So common is long-distance air travel that there have even been around-the-world races for general aviation aircraft. One forgets that regularly scheduled intercontinental commercial air travel only came into being after World War II. The roots of long-distance flight lie in […]
Commodities can lower the cost of flying
Commodities, by one definition, are “mass-produced unspecialized products.” Typical traded commodities include grain, coffee, sugar, pork bellies, feeder cattle, industrial and precious metals, natural gas and oil. They are produced worldwide in enormous quantities, resulting in most cases in far lower real costs than a century ago when limitations to transportation and political barriers to […]
Eclipse Fly-In held
BRANSON, MISSOURI – Forty-three Eclipse Jets recently landed at the Branson Airport for the Eclipse Owners Club Fall Fly-In. Pilots and enthusiasts alike came from all over the United States to take part in the annual fly in that allows pilots to visit with vendors and fellow owners to discuss the Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet. “To […]
Witmer’s Aircraft Service holds East Coast Fly-In
Witmer’s Aircraft Service hosted the East Coast Fly-in Oct. 20 at its facilities at Pottstown Municipal Airport (N47) in Pennsylvania. Open to all pilots and working in conjunction with the Bellanca-Champion Club, the East Coast Fly-in was attended by over 50 people, some traveling from as far as North Carolina to attend, according to organizers. […]
Honoring World War II pilots
NEW YORK — U.S. Air Force Thunderbird fighter pilots commanded a legendary World War II P-51 Mustang and four Cessna Citation Mustangs flying in formation over New York Harbor on Oct. 20 and 21 to commemorate the legacy of wartime pilots. The planes traversed the Hudson River passing by the Statue of Liberty, One World […]
EAA president resigns
OSHKOSH – Rod Hightower, who has led the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for the past few years, has resigned. Hightower will be returning to St. Louis to reunite with his family. “Maura and I have five children ranging in age from pre-school to college freshman,” Hightower said. “When I accepted the position two years ago […]
Top 10 finalists in Pilot’s Choice Awards revealed
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has revealed the top 10 charity finalists that may receive grants to be awarded this year. The foundation is launching its third year of partnering with the pilot community to identify worthy causes and to give pilots a voice in who they support to make a lasting difference. Lightspeed Aviation and […]
Aviation art on display at Banyan
FORT LAUDERDALE — Banyan Air Service and Steven F. Greenwald Design, Inc. have teamed up to provide an aviation art display in Banyan’s lobby. “We are always looking for unique and interesting displays for our spacious lobby,” says Nancy Bouvier, Banyan’s director of marketing. “We like to keep it interesting for our customers and have […]