Wicks Aircraft Supply will host a three-day workshop with Stewart Systems at SRT Aviation at Illinois’ Mt. Vernon Airport (MVN), Oct. 27–29. Class size will be restricted to 20 people. The classes will run from 8 am to 5 pm. The event will focus on fabric covering and taping, rib stitching, and painting techniques, according […]
Vaughn College partners with Redbird
Vaughn College and Redbird Flight Simulations are working together to develop a flight training program using Redbird’s Skyport flight training facility and simulation development laboratory opening this November at the San Marcos Municipal Airport in Texas. The FAA Part 141 program is designed to improve student pilot proficiency and safety while increasing student retention and […]
Terre Haute Air Center newest Avfuel-branded dealer
Terre Haute Air Center at Terre Haute International Airport (HUF) in Indiana has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs offering Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards, and more. Owned and operated by the Terre Haute International Airport Authority, Terre Haute Air Center serves western Indiana and eastern Illinois. Numerous pilot amenities are offered, including a […]
Too much airplane, not enough pilot
This September 2009 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: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: Rock Hill, S.C. Location: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot intended to practice takeoffs and landings in […]
An invisible minority
Imagine you are flying with someone and you can’t say the letter e, because if it accidentally slips out in conversation, you might be ridiculed, ostracized by your peers, and it could potentially damage your career. Chances are you’d be so concerned about the things you say that you don’t put your full attention on […]
Reaching out through film
You probably have distinct memories of the first time you saw a World War II aircraft. Perhaps a parent or grandparent took you by the hand and told you about the airplane as you stood beneath it on the ramp. Maybe one flew overhead, bathing you in the roar of its engine. This inspired your […]
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CALPILOTS newsletter available
The California Pilots Association [CALPILOTS] has made available their September-October 2011 newsletter via PDF download.
Page Field slates Aviation Day
Aviation Day 2011 will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at Florida’s Page Field (FMY) and the Lee County Port Authority is looking for exhibitors who would like to display and/or sell aviation-related memorabilia or show their aircraft at the event. Exhibit space is free. Aviation Day is a free, annual community event that promotes education […]