Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A photo of a Civil Air Patrol Cessna taken from the glider cockpit during glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
First – and last — Reno Air Show draws crowds
Mix the headliners — the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds — with beautiful weather and the result was “big crowds” for the air show, according to officials.
Gross weight increase approved for Sonex and Waiex
Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a maximum gross weight of 1,220 pound for aircraft with 100 hp or more. This represents a 70-pound increase vs. the previous 1,150 pound limit and is applicable to both A-Model (Legacy) and B-Model aircraft, according to officials with Sonex Aircraft.
New chief for General Aviation Awards
Ours is a singular goal: Work with FAASTeam leadership to identify, recognize, and honor the best-of-the-best flight instructors, mechanics, and safety reps in general aviation.”
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear tie-down kit
The kit includes two 10-foot straps for the wings and a 6-foot strap for the tail, designed to accommodate both high-wing and low-wing aircraft.
Forced landing in field bends Champion
The pilot decision to perform a precautionary landing to a field with obstacles which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
Picture of the Day: On the horizon
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “In Viet Nam we bought a seaplane. Our first flight was in the afternoon and was very beautiful.”
Customer service is a verb
Finding success isn’t all that complicated, especially in a service-oriented industry. It’s not easy, but the path to success isn’t well hidden. It’s right out in plain sight. Start with a smile and a willingness to help. Run with that. Profits will follow.
Stop lugging gas cans
The electric pump will move 15 gallons of fuel per minute through an 18-foot antistatic fuel hose that includes an automatic shutoff.