Four years after the project began, students involved in the Naples Youth Aviation Project (NYAP) in Florida recently unveiled the Sling 2 Light-Sport Aircraft they built.
1947 Stinson donated to EAA Chapter 534
A vintage 1947 Stinson single engine aircraft was recently donated by James Ellrodt of Tavares, Florida to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida. Ellrodt had heard about EAA Chapter 534 and their work with young people, by teaching them how to build and repair older aircraft. […]
Route revealed for 47th annual Air Race Classic
The 2024 all-women cross-country race starts at Southern Illinois Airport and ends at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Fort Collins/Loveland, Colorado, with intermediate stops in 11 states.
Registration opens for 4th Annual Wipaire Poker Run
Proceeds benefit the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association.
Fatigue failure leads to flip over on forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod.
Picture of the Day: From one Young Eagle to another
Burt Spencer submitted this photo and note: “Zoe had an awesome time flying on her Young Eagles flight in my 1969 Cessna Cardinal 177A over Northern Illinois. I went on my Young Eagles flight in 1993. I got my certificate 10 years ago and have flown more than 400 kids in the Young Eagles program.”
Is it time to get your instrument rating?
Even if you don’t ever need to fly through a layer of clouds because you live in the sunny southwest where there’s nary a cloud in the sky, the training to become an instrument-rated pilot will improve your flying. Period.
Flight school orders 30 Tecnam aircraft
Kansas-based Kilo Charlie Aviation has placed an order for 30 Tecnam aircraft to be delivered over the next two years. Phase I of the order includes three twin-engine P2006Ts and 12 single-engine P-Mentors. Delivery of all Phase I aircraft should be complete by the second quarter of 2024 according to Tecnam officials. Phase II deliveries […]
What are the 20 best films about pilots?
The website Yardbarker recently updated its list of the 20 best films about pilots. But I think they missed a few…what do you think?