PilotMall.com Inc. has unveiled plans for an online charity auction to benefit Angel Flight Southeast. PilotMall.com will host an online charity auction on eBay this November. This online auction is the first of its kind for Angel Flight Southeast and 100% of the proceeds will go to the organization. PilotMall.com is currently seeking donations for […]
Grand opening at SGJ
The St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport Authority held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 17 for its recently completed South Development Area-Phase II at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (SGJ). The newly commissioned complex features a 15,000-square-foot office building and conference center, a 15,000-square-foot aircraft maintenance facility and the first of several sections […]
AirGlades Airport applies for privatization
AirGlades Airport (2IS), a Florida GA airport about 80 miles from Miami, has applied for the last of five spots in the FAA’s test privatization program, according to a Dow Jones Newswire story. If the application is accepted, the county-owned airport will join Midway Airport in Chicago, Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, Luis […]
STS slates open house
Officials at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) in California will host an open house Wednesday, Sept. 22, to celebrate the completion of the remodeling of the terminal. “We are pleased that the remodel is finished. The airport is now a lot more attractive and convenient to use. The improvements allow for a better […]
HPN to host General Aviation Expo
The Westchester Aviation Association is sponsoring a GA Expo focusing on small general aviation aircraft and aircraft operations on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The Expo will feature light sport aircraft, pistons, turboprops, helicopters and very light jets. Manufacturers, including Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Tecnam, Embraer and TBM, will have aircraft on display, […]
Sporty’s E6B App for iPad and Android
Sporty’s E6B iPhone App is now available for more mobile devices, including Apple’s iPad and Google’s Android devices. The App includes all the features of Sporty’s Electronic E6B Flight Computer, but is optimized for cell phones and tablets. It takes advantage of each device’s touch-screen interface to make calculations fast and easy, according to Sporty’s […]
Bad fuel selection brings down Mooney
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: Mooney M20. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot performed a run-up and switched the fuel tank […]
Magic carpet: Building an RV-10 to enjoy in retirement
As he was nearing retirement as a corporate pilot, David Maib and his wife, Mary, started discussing what kind of plane they wanted for their retirement “magic carpet.” “We have had an airplane in the family, with very few gaps, as far back as I can remember,” said David Maib, listing them: “Porterfield, Cub, Tri-Pacer, […]
IFR ‘certification’ for LSAs
Lately the subject of flying IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) has occupied my time and lots of editorial space. The debate centered on flight into IMC . Although I spend 100% of every day on the subject of Light-Sport Aircraft and other flying machines used for aerial recreation, I can also make mistakes explaining all the […]