Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Wittmann, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was making a solo cross-country flight involving four legs. Before beginning the final leg, he made multiple full stop and touch-and-go landings that he had not included when he did his preflight planning. During the final leg […]
1 million airshow fans can’t be wrong
STORY AND PHOTOS By HAYMAN TAM Over 1 million spectators flocked to San Francisco in October to enjoy the Fleet Week festivities and watch the airshow that is the highlight of the event (although the America’s Cup attendees may have a different opinion). Anyone along San Francisco’s waterfront had a ringside seat for two jet […]
Good to go in China
Things are happening in China. “So, what’s new,” you say? “We’ve been hearing about China for months.” Things may move slowly in China but recently Airshow China was held in the southern city of Zhuhai and my colleague, Jan Fridrich was present. He reported that some LSA are displayed including Triton’s Mermaid and SC3D (based […]
Film depicts historic airplane up for sale at Bonhams
Auction house Bonhams is offering video footage of the 1942 Hawker Hurricane set to go under the hammer at its pre-Christmas sale at Mercedes-Benz World – the spiritual home of the Hurricane – in Weybridge, Surrey, UK, on Monday Dec. 3. The footage features period clips of the iconic Hurricane – the Royal Air Force’s […]
When Pigs Fly South to SUN ’n FUN
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. — The grounds at SUN ‘n FUN will look very different “When Pigs Fly South” on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Classic cars, show motorcycles and vintage aircraft will surround more than 20 BBQ Masters as they compete for awards in three competitive classes. Trophies will be […]
IMC chapter to take off at DHN
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 […]