New from Sporty’s are humorous placards that will amuse your passengers. Designed to look just like their real counterparts, these signs will keep nervous flyers relaxed. Placards include a Panic Button; one that reads No Smoking: If you must smoke, please step outside; and one that reads Intentional Straight and Level Flight Prohibited. Another placard […]
Air Zoo adds Curtiss Robin to its collection
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo has added a new plane—a 1928 Curtiss Robin—to its collection of aircraft. The Curtiss Robin is a high-wing monoplane built by the Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Co. It is one of the first airplanes to feature an enclosed cabin and was primarily used as a mail plane, passenger carrier, and […]
Berg Aerodrome slates open house
The Grass Strip Foundation at Berg Aerodrome (9GA2) in Midway, Georgia, will hold its third annual Open House Saturday, Oct. 27. Owner Steve Berg invites all pilots and aviation enthusiasts to fly in their vintage airplanes or drive in their vintage cars to the open house and “enjoy telling the rest of us how great […]
Get home-itis kills two
This October 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: Beech 36TC Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Rienzi, Miss. Aircraft damage: Destroyed What reportedly happened: Prior to departure, the pilot contacted the flight service station […]
GA’s next generation of entrepreneurs: PilotMall.com’s Neil Glazer
I always marvel at how anyone makes a go of it in aviation. I’m especially cheered by young people who stake their claim. I’ll be writing about a young aviation entrepreneur or leader from time to time. The first represents success on the Internet: Neil Glazer, the founder of PilotMall.com. Last month, I visited the […]
Sonoma Jet Center to host Aviation Day Saturday
SANTA ROSA, Calif. —Sonoma Jet Center will host its 3rd annual Aviation Day on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport. The Aviation Day is a free and interactive event with activities for all ages and levels of aviation interest and involvement. “We welcome everyone to join us on Aviation […]
Stearman wing becomes conference table
The Stearman is a classic of modern aviation, which inspired MotoArt to create a series of Stearman Wing Conference Tables. Each is custom sized in length up to 24 feet. Clients can determine final colors of the wooden spruce spars and base support legs. Finishing touches include tempered glass that is custom cut to maintain […]
Pilot Proficiency Project coming to AOPA Summit
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators’ (SAFE) Pilot Proficiency Project will be available during next week’s AOPA Aviation Summit. During the three-day show in Palm Springs, Calif., SAFE instructors will provide training in Redbird FMX simulators. Conceived by SAFE in 2010, the project in Palm Springs will be a cooperative effort between SAFE, Redbird […]
Evolution integration kit for Avidyne DFC90 autopilot approved for C-182s
Aspen Avionics has received FAA STC approval for installation of the Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot into Cessna 182s when interfaced with Aspen’s Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD). The approval includes 16 models of the Cessna 182 Skylane series, all of which are included on Aspen’s Approved Model List. The Evolution Integration Kit for […]