ThinkGlobalFlight.org is around-the-world flight to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M) education, aviation and aerospace. Students will participate in “educational challenges” developed by Fly To Learn, the educational component of X-Plane. “No aviation experience is needed nor do you need special equipment. Teachers and administrators will find Fly To Learn fun to teach”, stated Fly to Learn’s Randy Witt, also a partner in X-Plane. Think Global Flight’s […]
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame to enshrine eight
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame will celebrate and honor eight individuals at its annual enshrinement ceremony and dinner at the Air Zoo on May 19. The 2012 enshrinees are: Maj. Gen. William A. Henderson was born in Ann Arbor. He flew 125 combat missions over South Vietnam, Laos and North Vietnam. From 1970-1974, […]
Pilot protection services for AOPA members
The new Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program from AOPA, is designed to help members avoid problems that can threaten their pilot and medical certificates while also providing professional insights and assistance when they have a problem. The core benefits are: year-round tips and advice from nationally-known medical and legal experts, the AOPA Legal Services Plan, […]
Keep your electronics charged
Pilots have plenty of batteries to keep charged these days, from iPads to smartphones to portable ADS-B receivers. Many of these gadgets require special high amp charging devices, and Sporty’s now offers a complete selection of pilot-tested gear to meet these needs. The Dual 2.1 Amp Cigarette Lighter Adapter [#7565A – $14.95] plugs into any cockpit […]
Pilot suffers in-flight incapacitation
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: Cessna T206. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Borrego Springs, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed What reportedly happened: The pilot was a member of the California Highway […]
Spring edition of General Aviation Security available
The second edition of ‘General Aviation Security‘ from GA Security blogger David Hook is available for free, as a download, or for $5 as a print magazine. Among the stories included are: Security by the Numbers, Firearms in Checked Baggage, Right Words Make Right Regs, Gold Nuggets for Airshow Planning, and more.
A long road to a big win
Tourism may not seem like a natural partner of the general aviation community, but it can be. It can even be argued that it should be. And as an naturally argumentative sort of fellow, I’ll be happy to take up that issue and carry it wherever I have to in order to make progress for […]
Cessna suspends Skycatcher sales in Europe
According to a French dealer for Cessna, 80 Skycatcher orders have been cancelled, but Cessna officials in the U.S. say the Wichita giant has just temporarily suspended taking orders for the LSA in Europe. For many months, my Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) Europe colleague Jan Fridrich and others have tried to convince EASA to […]
Air Journeys founder donates Baron to Bahamas Habitat
Thierry Pouille, president of Air Journey in Jupiter, Fla., has donated a Beechcraft Baron E55 to Bahamas Habitat for use in its mission work. Since 1998, Air Journey directors have shared their joy of adventure with fellow pilots. They have shown them the joy of flying in their own plane in small groups across the […]