The Washington State Department of Transportation came to the Town of Darrington’s aid on June 11, when a sinkhole was discovered on the airport’s runway. After closing the runway, assessing the damage and determining repair costs, the town contacted WSDOT for funding assistance. WSDOT determined that the repair work met its Airport Aid Grant Program […]
Low-altitude stall kills three
Aircraft: Mooney M20C. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Grace, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A review of the private pilot’s logbook showed the last entry on April 28, 2011, where he logged three flights that day for a total of 1.3 hours. The logbook indicated that as of that date, the pilot’s total flight […]
EAA: ‘You’re absolutely right – it’s complicated’
By Dick Knapinski, EAA Communications I had the opportunity to read your column regarding the AirVenture ATC fees being assessed by the FAA. You’re absolutely right – it’s complicated. There are some significant differences in your comparison between the FAA and the Oshkosh Police Department, and other points to consider as well, however: As some commenters […]
Fly conservatively this July 4 holiday
This holiday weekend, give an extra thought to flying safely. I have a special reason to ask. And that experience still gives me pause each July 4 weekend since 2002 when I had a “box seat” for a base-to-final stall. Few of us know what a stall looks like outside the aircraft and up close. […]
Independence Day and the Freedom to Fly
By DAVE HOOK. “We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” Edward R. Murrow I want to thank the hundreds of flyers who took me up on my offer for the DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCHES stickers. There are now thousands of those stickers affixed to their new homes, plying the national air […]
Utah backcountry pilot shelter dedicated
ESCALANTE, Utah – Thanks to the number of folks responding to the Recreational Aviation Foundation plea of “a ten-spot for a tent-spot,” the Escalante pilot shelter was adequately funded and nearly completed in time for its June 15 dedication to local pilot and aviation enthusiast Paul Bowmar, who died in an aircraft accident in January. […]
Thunderbirds Edition Mustang to be sold at AirVenture auction
The engineering and design teams at Ford Motor Co. have produced a unique U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition 2014 Ford Mustang GT, which will be donated by Ford to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity event on Thursday, Aug. 1, during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. All proceeds from the […]
Air Safety Institute offers new online flight instructor refresher course
The Air Safety Institute (ASI), a division of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation, has launched a new online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (eFIRC). In the new course, a CFI can enroll and work towards certificate renewal as early as two years before the expiration date of their certificates, according to association officials. […]
Own a Spitfire — or part of one
LONDON — Always wanted to own —and fly — a Spitfire? Now you can — or at least part of one. The Boultbee Flight Academy is now offering the possibility to purchase a 1/10th share in an original Supermarine Spitfire in flying condition. In addition to this, as the only accredited Spitfire training academy in […]