IMC Club International will open its newest national chapter in Dothan, Alabama next week. Pilots will gather at Aero One Aviation at Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. for the official inaugural meeting of the new chapter. At the meeting, prospective members will have the opportunity to interact with IMC […]
TAC Air FBOs joins Phillips 66 network
SALT LAKE CITY – Two of the newest TAC Air FBOs, TAC Air Salt Lake City (SLC) and TAC Air Provo (PVU), are now part of the Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealer network. TAC Air acquired the Salt Lake City and Provo FBOs this year, building the general aviation chain to 14 locations, 12 of which […]
TRI-NAV expands line of flight planning atlases
TRI-NAV Aviation Chart Co. has expanded its line of bound flight planning atlases to cover both IFR and VFR flights for the continental U.S. and the Islands of the Bahamas & Caribbean. Whether you fly VFR or IFR, proper flight planning and having up to date charts on board are essential to a safe flight, […]
ZuluLog.com releases latest version of Cloud-based aircraft maintenance tracking software
ZuluLog.com has released ZuluLog 5.0, which includes a redesigned module for tracking aircraft maintenance, required inspections, documents, and expenses. With the new module, customers can create an “explorer” view of the components of each aircraft and then define the required maintenance and inspections for each component. The Aircraft Component Status screen shows the overall go/no-go […]
Sandbar landing goes bad
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Carnation, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During a local area flight, the pilot decided to make a practice landing on a gravel bar near the middle of a river. With limited landing distance, he decided to fly his approach at a low airspeed, with the intention […]
The potential of potential
Believe it or not, even the most complex things can ultimately be broken down to a remarkably simple origin. Take your house, for example. While it may seem somewhat ordinary to you, a person who lived in an earlier time would be fascinated by the almost magical qualities of the amenities and gadgets you live […]
Troubles at the top
Even aircraft giants can have problems. Cessna recently issued work orders for more than 200 Skycatchers in an effort that has to cost the big Wichita company well over $300,000*. Can you imagine how that would affect a smaller company without the ability to write a six-figure check? Size has benefits, as those couple hundred […]
A memorable week at Sporty’s flight school
BATAVIA, Ohio — Ideal fall weather in the Midwest made for a memorable week of first solos and certificates at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport (I69). During Thanksgiving week, Sporty’s celebrated four first solos, two private pilot certifications, two commercial pilot certifications and a Certified Flight Instructor certificate. “We couldn’t be more pleased with […]
CAP to celebrate 71st anniversary
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – The Civil Air Patrol will celebrate its rich history of protecting America Saturday when the U.S. Air Force auxiliary officially celebrates its 71st anniversary. The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization of more than 61,000 members was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl […]