There can be little doubt that UAVs are coming to U.S. airspace in significant numbers. The best we pilots can do is stay informed and engaged in the process.
SPA ski raffle
The Seaplane Pilots Association is raffling off a set of Airglas GLH3000 hydraulic wheel skis. SPA will sell 1,000 tickets at $20 with all proceeds being used to fund construction of new SPA headquarters. Tickets will be on sale at the SPA booth this weekend at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering in Anchorage.
Jetman to be at AirVenture
Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 29-Aug. 4. The U.S. flights are supported by Jetman’s sponsor, the Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling. Along with the appearance at Oshkosh, Jetman will fly in the U.S. at the Reno Air Races in […]
Adventure Pilot updated
Adventure Pilot has released the Version 7.6 Software Update. New features include RealView Airports, Auto Taxi, Enabling WAAS, and support of the Clarity and iLevil ADS-B receivers. Additional features include a new hybrid Compass Rose with an integrated Nav feature, larger position icons and many other enhancements. All iFly GPS units will be pre-loaded with […]
Glasair unveils new website
The new GlasairAviation.com is now open to the public. The website was recently updated, made considerably more user-friendly, added social media links, changed copy and incorporated new photographs. By clicking on the YouTube link, consumers will be taken to a series of videos on the popular Two Weeks to Taxi program and additional clips on the Glasair III. “We’ve […]
126 apply for Flying Club scholarship
One hundred twenty six applications from 37 states were received after Ground Effect Advisors (GEA) announced a scholarship focused exclusively on Flying Clubs. GEA expected 40-50. On May 15, GEA will announce 10 finalists for the scholarship. The winning applicant will be provided with more than $3,500 worth of products, services, and support, all of […]
May issue of The Flyline now online
The May issue of the Idaho Aviation Association newsletter, The Flyline, is available. The issue includes: Idaho Aviation Expo promotion and prize information Additional full-color photos that didn’t make the print edition Calendar of Events And more… All Flyline content is lovingly compiled by Editor, Crista Worthy.
Poor fuel management brings down airplane
Aircraft: Lancair Legacy Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Richlands, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane had two fuel tanks, each capable of holding 33.5 gallons of fuel. Before departing on the last leg of a long cross-country flight, the pilot put 46.1 gallons fuel into the aircraft. The airplane had been flying for […]
Flying Grandma
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON While there are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of grandmothers flying through the ether in America, how many would you guess took up flight instruction at the age of 55? Meet Leah Dunn of Panama City, Florida, a tall, slim, very personable blonde I met at SunState Aviation on the Kissimmee […]