MISSOULA, Mont. – Researchers, educators, economists and business leaders will gather to discuss progress and future challenges to develop a residual woody biomass to jet fuel industry in the Pacific Northwest. The Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) will hold its first annual meeting in Missoula, Mont., Sept. 13-14 at the Hilton Garden Inn Missoula Conference […]
Get a free video of your first solo
It’s the flight we remember all our lives and to help you remember it, Nflightcam makes it possible to record your first solo. Better yet, it will produce a professionally-edited HD video of the experience. Free. “The first solo is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we’d like to help all students preserve it and share it […]
‘Dogfight 1942’ released for Xbox
City Interactive has released Dogfight 1942 for Xbox Live Arcade. A fast-paced, World War II air combat game, Dogfight 1942 features more than 20 types of aircraft — from the fabled P-38 Lightning and Britain’s Spitfire to the feared Messerschmitt 109 and Japanese Kate — and three game modes, Dogfight, Survival and Campaign, where players […]
Departure stall kills two
This September 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 150. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: DeLand, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, 90, held a private pilot certificate with a […]
Building a bigger tent
With the Republican convention only days behind us, and the Democratic convention going on this week, this is the obvious opportunity to take a lesson from their play books. Because whether you subscribe to this one or that one, you have to admit the elephants and donkeys have been exceptionally successful for many years at […]
Shady Acres celebrates golden anniversary
SPANAWAY, Wash. — Shady Acres, a residential airpark, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a potluck party at the home of Rick and Bobbie Wicklander on Sept. 1. Current and former residents showed up, about 50 in all, for the celebration. Pictures and newspaper clippings were laid out for all to peruse. Shady Acres was created […]
Triple Tree and the Sport Aviation Association
September 5-9 marks the dates for this year’s Triple Tree Aerodrome Fly-In near Woodruff, S.C., your blogger’s favorite sport aviation event of the year. Compared by many old-timers to the famed Rockford EAA conventions from years past, Triple Tree has all the ingredients needed for success: An incredible 7,000-foot smooth grass runway (SC00), camping, permanent […]
CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS evolves
After three years in production and a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, the CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) is evolving for 2013. Changes include a new cowling design, an improved cabin heat system, a new starter, and a new system voltage monitor, company officials said. New options are also being introduced, including […]
What comes after GPS?
A report at Avionics Today notes that while GPS has more worldwide users than ever, safety and security concerns have insiders looking for what should replace it. The report details those safety and security concerns, as well as puts forth several ideas for the next big thing.