It’s been a year since AOPA launched AOPA Live as a way to share the AOPA Aviation Summit with members who could not make the show. At this year’s show, the association is honoring the videos that got the most number of views this year with its new Pilot Choice Awards. Award categories include: Most […]
AOPA Summit examines GA’s future
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Aviation Summit, which kicks off today in Long Beach, Calif., features three keynote sessions that will examine what lies ahead for general aviation. The sessions will be streamed online for those who couldn’t attend the show. On Thursday – Veterans Day – the topic is Preserving our Future. The […]
Help for your instrument proficiency check
Now it’s easier than ever to prepare for your next Instrument Proficiency Check with the latest app from Sporty’s for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. This app presents all the material you’ll need to pass your IPC — or to simply review procedures as needed. Based on Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course, the Instrument Proficiency […]
Wicks to sell Mitchell kits
Wicks Aircraft has reached an agreement with Mitchell Wing to market complete airframe kits for the Mitchell B-10 and U-2 kits. Don Mitchell, who spent considerable time experimenting with flying wings, built over 30 aircraft in a long, illustrious career that began in 1921, when he was a high school student. He spent much of […]
New name for Baja Bush Pilots
The Baja Bush Pilots has been renamed Bush Pilots International, expanding to include the US, Canada, The Bahamas, The Caribbean, and Colombia. In addition, the organization will continue to provide services in Mexico and Central America, as it has in the past. Adding these additional countries, as well as providing flight information, insurance, and group […]
Give the gift of flight
Give the gift of flight this holiday season and help prospective pilots turn their aviation dreams into reality through the Flight Experience, an introductory kit from EAA and Sporty’s Pilot Shop. The Flight Experience kit is designed as a pathway to aviation participation through an informative flight experience with a CFI. For $139, individuals receive […]
‘Artful Flying’ published
“Artful Flying,” a new book by Michael Maya Charles is now available. Dubbed a guide to “inner flying,” the book notes that there’s more to flying than safely getting an airplane from point A to point B, more than coaxing an airplane into the air and bringing it back to earth without breaking anything, or […]
Mechanical issue brings down Bonanza
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: Beech Bonanza. Injuries: None. Location: Bloomington, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was flying on an IFR flight plan. The airplane […]
Service with a smile
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. It’s a simple concept. Be kind and courteous to your customers, and they’ll remain your customers for a good long time. Even better, they’ll be inclined to tell their […]