Hilton Software LLC has unveiled an upgrade to its WingX and WingX Pro7 products by partnering with two industry-leading aviation data companies – Control Vision Corp and Seattle Avionics Inc. WingX Pro7 Version 4.5 for iPhone and iPad adds pinch-to-zoom VFR Sectional Charts and IFR Enroute Charts and enables the simultaneous viewing of enroute charts, […]
Airplane checkout ends in rocks
This November 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 Twin Comanche Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Kona, Hawaii. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The commercial pilot, who was receiving an initial checkout […]
Go ahead and fly
Michael Kraft is senior vice president and general manager of Lycoming Engines. By MICHAEL J. KRAFT, Guest Editorial Lycoming started 2010 with the objective of raising awareness of the issues surrounding a transition from 100LL to an unleaded alternate. As 2010 rolled out through Aero Friedrichshafen, Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture, the news stories, convention […]
AOPA honors Marine captain
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday presented the second annual Let’s Go Flying Award to U.S. Marine Corps Captain Gabriel Glinsky for his efforts to organize and teach a ground school for his fellow unit members while on active duty in Afghanistan. In 2009 while serving in Afghanistan, Capt. Glinsky, a V-22 […]
Oklahoma aeronautics director wins AOPA award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday awarded its highest honor for government officials to Victor Bird, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft, Jr. Award is presented annually to an elected or appointed government official, whether federal, state, local, or foreign, who has made significant contributions to the […]
Volunteer wins award for saving S98
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday awarded its highest honor for individuals to Marjy Leggett, a volunteer for AOPA’s Airport Support Network, for her efforts to promote and protect her home Airport, Vista Field (S98) in Kennewick, Washington. The Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award is presented annually to an individual who has […]
California pilot honored
A self-described “Mooney Girl” is this year’s recipient of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) Joseph Crotti Award for service to general aviation (GA) in California. Jolie Lucas, founder of the Mooney Ambassadors, was honored for her work to protect Oceano Airport (L52) in San Luis Obispo County. A local developer decided he had […]
Montana governor recognizes aviation
In response to recent contact from Recreational Aviation Foundation President John McKenna acknowledging November as Aviation Month, the Governor of Montana issued an official Letter of Recognition of Montana’s aviation industry and its contribution to the state. The letter states, “Montana’s airports provide mobility for business, recreational, and family travelers and provide facilities for vital […]
100 years of Naval Aviation
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely flew his Curtiss pusher bi-plane off the bow of USS Birmingham CL-2, Nov. 14, 1910, in the waters of […]