For John Davis, his storied career in Alaska as a Big Game Hunting Guide and bush pilot began when he was a sophomore in high school in his hometown of Quincy, Wash. The natural-born storyteller, who just completed a book about his life called “My Memories,” recalls seeing a Piper Cub landing on a narrow […]
Rutgers University investigates ‘The Flying Effect’
PITTSTOWN, N.J. — A dozen female faculty members from Rutgers University recently completed a two-day aviation workshop funded by the Rutgers Office for the Promotion of Women in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (SciWomen) and a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant designed to increase the participation and advancement of women in academic sciences. Spearheaded by Joan […]
MITRE seeks pilots for runway visibility study
The MITRE Corporation’s Center for Advanced Aviation System Development is recruiting pilots for a study evaluating proposed changes to runway standards at general aviation airports. The study will examine whether or not infrastructure standards, such as runway width and length, pavement markings, visual guidance systems and edge lighting, can be changed to accommodate satellite-based instrument […]
Campground reopened at LRG
LINCOLN, Maine — The Town of Lincoln has reopened the former private aviation campground on the banks of the Penobscot River at the Lincoln Regional Airport (LRG) in Maine. David Lloyd, the town’s public works director and airport manager, was instrumental in convincing the town council that the property should stay intact to offer recreational […]
Minnesota Business Aviation Association fundraiser to help wounded soldier
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association, in conjunction with the Gary Sinise Foundation, will hold a Stars & Stripes Charity Gala on Friday, June 28, at the Signature Flight Support Facility on the St. Paul Downtown Airport, with proceeds going to support a wounded veteran. Running from 6 to 10 p.m., the gala includes a cocktail […]
New editions of Visualized Flight Maneuvers released
Just released are the latest editions of “Visualized Flight Maneuvers” for high- and low-wing aircraft. These maneuvers manuals cover all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to type of aircraft in which the lesson will take place, states the objective of the […]
Replica of historic aircraft to debut in Seattle
SEATTLE — In 1924, four specially built Douglas Aircraft “World Cruisers” — one of them named Seattle — set out to become the first planes to circumnavigate the globe. In 2014, local pilots Bob and Diane Dempster plan to make the same flight in Seattle II, a World Cruiser replica of their own making. The […]
Blackhawk Caravan engine upgrade approved
Blackhawk Modifications has received STC certification for the PT6A-42A upgrade on the Cessna 208A Caravan. The XP42A Upgrade Package includes a factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine rated at 850 continuous shaft horsepower (SHP). In addition, the package utilizes a new, wide-chord, 100-inch diameter Hartzell four-blade propeller; new composite cowling and high efficiency inlet duct; […]
Gust leads to hard landing
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Cortez, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot made three prior attempts to land, but aborted each landing due to gusty crosswind conditions. On the fourth attempt, the airplane “ballooned” and encountered a strong wind gust. The pilot was unable to maintain control and the airplane landed […]