The Air Force has named Senior Executive Service member and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John “Jack” L. Hudson as director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, effective Dec. 16. He will replace Senior Executive Service member and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles D. Metcalf, who […]
New book says ‘You Can Afford To Be A Pilot’
Just published is “You Can Afford To Be A Pilot,” a new book from CFI/CTT Timothy O’Connor. The book aims to give students the knowledge and power to break down the most common barriers to completing a pilot certificate, including expense, poor instructors, lack of procedural support, and more. “You Can Afford to be a Pilot” takes […]
B-24 Bomber Crew Training Camp set
For the third year in a row, the Collings Foundation is offering a program where you learn what it takes to train for and fly a mission aboard the B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft.” Ever wonder what it must have been like when your Dad, grandfather or great grandfather went through World War II bomber flight training? […]
LiveAirShowTV launches new fan website
LiveAirShowTV has launched its new fan website, which will become the central location for everything happening with the company’s coverage of air shows and aviation events. “This has been in the works for a long time and we are very excited to now have everything in one place,” said LiveAirShowTV President Jeff Lee. “Fans will […]
Vertical Power introduces electrical system configuration utility
Vertical Power has introduced the VP-X Configurator, a Windows PC-based utility that allows builders to configure and control the electrical system on their experimental aircraft. The VP-X Configurator connects via an Ethernet cable to the VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker (ECB) system, which provides power switching and circuit protection for avionics, lights, contactors, and trim and […]
Piper clips snowbank
This December 2008 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: Piper Cherokee Injuries: None. Location: Ely, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, about five minutes after takeoff, the cabin […]
A family of aviation
Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport in Georgia. Ed Nitzsche started flying lessons while in high school under the tutelage of Jack Brown at the original Tamiami Airport in Miami in 1951. He later finished instruction at Kendall […]
Soloy brings avionics in-house
Doing business with a one-stop shop makes a lot of sense when it comes to aircraft modifications, upgrades, and repairs. It’s certainly more convenient than shuffling around to different shops for each project. It also saves money and downtime, which is why Soloy Aviation Solutions now offers in-house avionics services to its customers. Avionics work […]
House passes nine-month FAA reauthorization extension
The House of Representatives last week passed a measure to extend FAA’s authorization through Sept. 30, 2011, according to a story at AviationWeek.com, which notes the measure was included in a larger Fiscal 2011 continuing appropriations omnibus bill, H.R.3082, which the Senate is expected to clear this week. Earlier this month, the House passed a […]