Warbirds Over Whiteside will be held at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill., July 20-22. Owners of all types of warbird-type airplanes are invited to share in the festivities and comradry. To register your aircraft for our event, or to find out more information, go to WarbirdsOverWhiteside.com.
Marysville Army Airfield to celebrate 70th anniversary
Olivehurst, Calif. — The theme of the June 8-10 Golden West Regional Fly-In & Airshow at Yuba County Airport (MYV) is, “Keeping the Spirit Alive – Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Marysville Army Airfield.” The 70th Anniversary of Camp Beale and the Doolittle Raid will also be recognized. Pilots of all types of aircraft from Light Sport […]
Klapmeier named ‘Industry Leader of the Year 2012’
Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier was awarded German magazine Fliegermagazin’s prestigious “Industry Leader of the Year 2012” at AERO Friedrichshafen. The award recognizes leaders in general aviation whose work increases growth and interest in the industry and who exemplify innovation and ingenuity in their business. “The committee is awarding Mr. Klapmeier ‘Industry Leader Of the […]
Insurance checkout ends in mishap
This May 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: Piper Comanche. Injuries: None. Location: Carrollton, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had just purchased a share in the low-wing airplane […]
Sharing our airspace with drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Have you seen any drones flying around you recently? More are in the sky than you might realize. Information about where they are and where they might be was recently released by the FAA responding to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Mail newspaper, in London, […]
Positive news for Paradise City
Even as we prepared for this year’s Sun ’n Fun, I attended a meeting relative to the area known as Paradise City or the Light Plane Area, though some simply call it the Ultralight Area. Whatever you call it, dramatic changes are underway and you should pay attention. Our meeting was arranged by 23-year area […]
Pennsylvania airports get economic boost
Twenty-seven airports across Pennsylvania will improve facilities and enhance safety with a $12.6 million investment of federal and state funds, Governor Tom Corbett announced today. “More than 290,000 people in Pennsylvania rely on the aviation industry for jobs,” Corbett said. “It’s vital to maintain investments in these airports so they can continue operating safely and […]
Currituck County adds autogas
One of the most picturesque flying routes down the eastern U.S. coast is over North Carolina’s spectacular Outer Banks. Pilots making the trip now have an even greater reason to overfly the northern end of the Banks since the Currituck County Regional Airport added lead-free, ethanol free autogas last month. According to Airport Commissioner Ed […]
Maryland and Chicago TFRs carry tough words
If you plan to fly anywhere near Thurmont, Maryland (May 18-19) or Chicago (May 19-21) be very careful. Thurmont is playing host to a G-8 Summit while a NATO Summit will be Chicago. Flight Advisory’s for Thurmont and Chicago events have been posted to the FAA website. The language in these advisories are very strong. […]