EAA’s third annual International Learn to Fly Day will be held Saturday, May 19. Local EAA chapters are leading the way for this aviation community-wide effort, according to EAA officials. Chapters will offer adult orientation flights, which are similar to EAA’s Young Eagles program, which has offered free flights to more than 1.6 million kids […]
Ranger Antique Airfield slates fly-in
The Ranger Antique Airfield Annual Fly-In and Airshow will be held May 25-26 at the airport in Ranger, Texas. This will be the fifth year for the fly-in and airshow at one of Texas’ oldest airfields. Showers are available for campers. Hamburgers and Airshow Friday evening (Field closed Fri. 7-7:30 p.m.) Breakfast Saturday morning. A […]
Bank launches CAF credit card
USAA Bank now offers the Commemorative Air Force USAA Rewards World MasterCard credit card to help support the CAF’s community outreach programs and activities. USAA Bank makes a contribution to the CAF with every new account opened and each time card holders make an eligible purchase. “The Commemorative Air Force is always seeking new opportunities […]
SunState Aviation celebrates 10th anniversary
SunState Aviation at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida is celebrating its 10th anniversary in April with a new Tecnam P2006T multi-engine aircraft now available for training and new facility construction underway. “Coming out on the other side of this recession with a strong business is a real testament to the value and service we […]
WWII bomber crews at Fantasy of Flight
Everyone knows how World War II ended, but many people have never before heard personal, firsthand accounts of the men and women who lived through it. On Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, Fantasy of Flight will continue its Legends & Legacies Symposium Series with “Unspoken Valor: The Bomber Crews of World War II.” […]
Air race game released
Aeroclub Airsports Croatia has released its AA-RACE game simulation for iOS and Android devices. AA-RACE is based on real world air race/aerobatic competitions, say company officials, who note they put special effort in to accurately replicate unlimited aerobatic aircraft performance while maintaining playability of the game. Players can compete in the championship against real pilots […]
Maule stalls on departure
This April 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: Maule M5-235C. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Zellwood, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: After an engine run-up, the pilot taxied onto the runway […]
Celebrities brought down to earth
While watching an episode of Top Gear recently (the English version on BBC America with Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond) I noticed that a familiar American celebrity popped up on screen. Tom Cruise was given the cheery task of being their Star in a Reasonably Priced Car feature for the episode. He did […]
More LSA news from Sun ’n Fun
Splogger (Sport Pilot Blogger) Dan Johnson continues his recap of what he found interesting at this year’s Sun ’n Fun. Today: Engines and powerplants: Lycoming is coming on stronger in the LSA field, with installations on Falcon, Comet, and Tecnam, with hints of more to follow. The O-233 removed 40 pounds from the O-235 model […]