A series of events celebrating Cal Rodgers’ flight from Sheespshead Bay, N.Y., to Long Beach, California, will takeoff Saturday, Sept. 17 – the same day Rodgers began his transcontinental quest 100 years ago. Just eight years after the Wright brothers’ first flight, Rodgers proved that man could fly across the United States. This daredevil aviator, […]
iPad kneeboards and mounts debut
MyGoFlight has introduced the iPad Sport series for both kneeboard and cockpit-mounted uses. This augments a product line that includes the iPad Kneeboard Pro, external GPS devices, iPad Flight Bags, and accessories like in-flight power adapters, anti-glare screen protection, night vision pens, RAM mounts and more, according to company officials. “The iPad Kneeboard Pro was […]
Artists, Authors and Photographers Weekend at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York opens its gates on Aug. 13 and 14 for Artists, Authors and Photographers to display their creations and create new ones. It’s a special opportunity to immortalize the aerodrome’s historic aviation-related collection and for authors to sign and sell books, officials note. On Sunday, Aug. 14, the aerodrome will […]
Enflight upgrades online flight planning system
Online flight planning system Enflight now has Printable Enroute Charts, WACs, TACs, and Street Maps for iPad, iPhone, Android, laptops, desktops — anything with a web browser. Enflight suggests fuel-saving altitudes and giving you fuel prices, even as it provides you with VFR and IFR charts and approach plates, according to company officials. Your own […]
Laser-Gard Aviator Eyewear debuts
As laser attacks on aircraft are doubling each year worldwide, with helicopter and civilian pilots at a higher risk, Elliot Scientific is introducing Sperian’s Laser-Gard aviator eyewear to offer more protection. Although high-quality sunglasses provide UV and glare protection, Sperian has combined narrow band notch laser dyes to produce safety eyewear designed specifically for personnel […]
Donatelli joins Yingling Aviation
Yingling Aviation has named long-time Cessna Aircraft Co. executive John Donatelli to the position of Regional Sales Manager at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport-based firm. With more than 30 years in aviation, including the last 28 with Cessna, Donatelli brings an extremely broad background in customer training, fleet contract management, customer relations, deliveries and sales to […]
Wind gust gets better of student
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Bluffton, Ohio. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was flying solo. The airplane was approaching the […]
Allegro keeps on training…3,500 hours logged
LSA America now produces the Allegro in Littleton, N.C., and despite Czech-based Fantasy Air’s ceasing manufacturing several years ago, Allegro did well enough in the first couple years to still retain the #14 rank on our LSA sales leaders. Exciting as this now-Made-in-the-USA story may be, this article has a different focus. I want to […]
Iowa GA Rally Aug. 17
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association will hold an Iowa General Aviation Rally Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations Center at the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids. The rally will highlight the importance of the general aviation industry in Iowa. Confirmed speakers include: Pete Bunce, President & CEO […]