Sporty’s has released its own suggestions of books that would make ideal summer reading for pilots. “This is a mixed bag of books, and we are sure that every pilot will find at least one book on this list which will change the way they fly,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. Stick and Rudder, […]
B-17, B-25 at OLM
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” and B-25 Mitchell “Maid in the Shade” from the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display at Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) in Washington offering rides and tours Monday, June 13, through Sunday, June 19. The bombers will be the main attraction at the Olympic Air […]
Business Jet Access opens new facility
Business Jet Access (BJA) recently dedicated its new Dallas Love Field facility with an open house celebration. Located on the west side of the airport along Denton Drive on 7.5 acres, the 50,000-square-foot facility incorporates two large hangar bays and a main office terminal building. Business Jet Access had formally occupied hangar and office space […]
Mittleman joins Avfuel
David Mittleman has joined Avfuel Corp. as District Sales Manager for the US North Central Region, covering Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Mittleman, who will deal directly with FBOs and corporate flight departments, graduated from the Boston University School of Management with a dual major in finance and marketing. […]
ACONE to converge on Katama Airpark
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold an informal gathering at Katama Airfield (1B2) in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Saturday, July 23. According to club officials, it’ll be a day of good old-fashioned fun, camaraderie, and food at this picturesque, ocean front location and all are invited. Katama Airpark, established in 1924, is the […]
‘Burt Rutan’s Race to Space’ published next month
Years ago, Burt Rutan told a reporter for Popular Mechanics, “If we make a courageous decision like the goal and program we kicked off for Apollo in 1961, we will see our children or grandchildren in outposts on other planets.” Legendary science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clark would later recall Rutan’s quote in a piece he […]
VFR flight in IMC fatal
This June 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: Dragonfly II. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Arthur, Neb. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Advisories were in effect for IFR conditions. There was no […]
Who expected a tornado?
I’ve been going to Sun ’n Fun every year since 2002, which has caused me a lot of grief in the past. That’s because my son’s birthday is April 8, which fell right in the middle of the festivities many years. But this year, no grief from that quarter. That’s because, for the first time, […]
Delays for Terrafugia Transition
In a letter sent out Friday, Terrafugia President Carl Dietrich said the company has “encountered a number of the challenges that are common in aircraft development programs, including problems with third party suppliers,” which means a flying prototype will not be at this year’s Oshkosh. In the newsletter, Dietrich noted that “a lot has been […]