When was the last time anyone was able to say: Oh, I got to meet Amelia Earhart the other day? Well a few folks in Austin, Texas, got that opportunity as Denver’s 9News morning traffic reporter Amelia Earhart made an overnight stop at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Amelia is retracing her famous relative’s Oakland to […]
Minnesota Aviation Day slated for Feb. 9
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA), in conjunction with the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association and the Minnesota Council of Airports, will host the “Minnesota Aviation Day at the Capitol” Feb. 9. Members of the aviation community will come together at the Minnesota State Capitol to tell their state senators and representatives how important aviation and […]
California and St. Louis groups to host Safety Days
The Northern California Business Aviation Association (NCBAA) will host its first-ever Safety Day on Jan. 10 in Oakland, Calif., with topics to include the top response considerations for business aviation operators, effective emergency response plans, and how to set up an emergency operations center. Additionally, the Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association will hold a […]
FAA Safety Briefing now online
The January/February issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now available online. This first issue of 2012 explores some of the resources available to help you in your initial quest for pilot certification, as well as the lifelong quest to improve your aeronautical knowledge. Feature articles show you how to leverage the power of aviation regulations […]
EAA Skiplane Fly-In set for Jan. 21
The annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. In past years, more than 25 skiplanes landed at Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, showcasing this unique segment of flight that is quite popular throughout many parts of North America, according to […]
New AOPA Regional Program takes off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has created seven new, full-time regional manager positions to build strong local GA communities and strengthen the organization’s relationships with state and local governments across the country. AOPA has had a regional representative program for many years, which focused on state and local advocacy. In 2012, the organization is […]
Test flight ends in fatality
This January 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: RV-2. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Picayune, Miss. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to a witness, the pilot was preparing the RV-4 for […]
Jiminy Cricket!
The fuselage is together, the panel in place, the primer on the airframe. Now comes the daunting task of choosing the final color for that airplane you built yourself. Sometimes, the airplane will tell you what color to paint it, notes Mark Swalley of Gig Harbor, Wash. Swalley has a green Zenith CH 701 SP […]
First solo: Chris Norton
We recently asked pilots on our Facebook page to share the story of their first solos. Here’s Chris Norton’s story: Just like all the rest of you that soloed and lived to tell the tale, mine was one of the days I will remember for the rest of my life — which is slightly disturbing […]