United States Air Force Master Sergeant Kimberly Muhlecke has been named the winner of the Katharine Wright Award by the National Aeronautic Association. The award, which will be presented at the NAA Fall Awards Banquet Nov. 8, is presented annually to a woman who has contributed to the success of others or made a personal […]
Planes on display at GMU
A P-51 Mustang, B-25 Bomber, Stearman Bi-plane, SNJ, a couple of P3 Pilatus trainers and other unique planes will be on display at South Carolina’s Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) behind the Runway Cafe on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Parrot AR.Drone takes off
Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, has taken flight in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pilots across the country. One of the first customers to receive the product, Kevin Sigua of Indianapolis, wanted an AR.Drone since viewing […]
AirJourney to launch first trip around Africa
Aviation travel company AirJourney will launch its first 60-day trip around the African continent next August. “This is one of the most fascinating trips we’ve ever put together,” AirJourney’s Thierry Pouille said. “There is so much diversity on this trip, from northern Africa all the way down around Cape Town and back.” The trip departs […]
UV Lamp Kit detects leaks
The Spectroline MLK- 35 MAXIMA kit features the MAXIMA ultraviolet lamp to detect fluid leaks. State-of-the-art Micro Discharge Light (MDL) technology enables the lamp’s 35-watt bulb to deliver up to 10 times the UV-A output of conventional High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, according to company officials. The MAXIMA can be used in direct sunlight, which […]
2011 ASA Knowledge Exam Products now available
ASA’s 2011 Test Preps (books for pilots), Fast-Track Test Guides (books for mechanics), Prepware (software for pilots and mechanics), and Virtual Test Preps (DVD/Blu-ray video ground schools for pilots) are now available. ASA’s Test Prep Series for pilots include the FAA questions and answer choices, explanations for correct and incorrect answers, references for all aircraft […]
100 and counting
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. is preparing for the upcoming delivery of its 100th Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). In less than two years after receiving FAA approval, Redbird has sold and delivered 100 simulators to flight schools and training operations around the world. The 100th device will be delivered to Full Motion Flight Training LLC. […]
Stall on takeoff proves fatal
This September 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: Airborne XT-912. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Chelan, Wash. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had stopped flying about 1970. With the […]
Finding the grass in Mount Dora
It had to be here somewhere. I was hunting a small grass strip south of pretty Mount Dora, Florida, as my search for a retirement town continued. Aside from its growing reputation as a new Florida “cultural capital” and great weekend outing from Orlando, Mount Dora had two or three grass airstrips on its map. […]