EAA is set to launch a Young Eagles program for adults next year. According to EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower, Young Eagles for adults has been something that EAA members have been recommending for years. The program will focus on the “one-on-one” flight experience, will be driven by chapters, and will provide the same insurance protections […]
Auction of space and aviation artifacts slated
RR Auction is offering more than 800 historical objects in a Space and Aviation Artifacts auction in September. Besides items from the space program, the auction also includes a piece of fabric from “The Spirit of St. Louis” and plans for air warfare during the Civil War. Among the museum-quality pieces to be featured: The […]
Return to the air fatal for RV-6 pilot
This August 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: RV-6. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Caldwell, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to a family member, the airplane had sat on the […]
Can’t see the forest for the trees
Last week I attended a webinar. The topic was Airport Compatible Land Use. Now, if you’ve never been to a webinar, you’re really missing something — at least in theory. Technology allows large numbers of us to get together and discuss a topic of common interest, without ever having to leave our homes or offices. […]
AOPA, NBAA formally file to preserve BARR
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have filed their opening brief in court to challenge the government’s decision to severely limit the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program. In their briefing, filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the associations argue […]
PilotMall.com and Air Journey to fly relief mission to Bahamas
PilotMall.com will team up with Air Journey on a relief mission to the Islands of the Bahamas in an effort to bring supplies and much needed aid to the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The two companie are currently collecting supplies in preparation for their mission. The trip leaves Wednesday, Aug. 31, delivering […]
‘Automation addiction’ erodes flying skills
Pilots’ “automation addiction” has eroded their flying skills to the point that they sometimes don’t know how to recover from stalls and other mid-flight problems, according to a report from the Associated Press. Check it out here.
Pilots Flock to Willapa Harbor Fly-in
By Dave Gauger Pilots from throughout the northwest flocked to the Willapa Harbor Airport Saturday (August 6). The promise of famous Ekone Oysters brought 22 aircraft into the Raymond airport from throughout Washington State, California, Nevada and Canada. The hungry pilots consumed more than 300 oysters while swapping tales, showing off their proud flying machines […]
Midwest LSA Expo set for Sept. 9-11
The Plane & Pilot Midwest LSA Expo expects more than 40 Light Sport Aircraft, including Part 103, Motorgliders, and Gyroplanes on the flightline at Mr. Vernon, Illinois’s Outland Airport (KMVN) September 9-11. See the program book for the Expo online for information about the exhibit hall, forums and general schedule of events. The show will […]