WSI (Weather Services International) has launched WSI Pilotbrief Optima, an enhanced, online version of the WSI Pilotbrief service. Within a matter of seconds, pilots can now receive a crystal clear and actionable view of potential weather impacts and optimize plans accordingly, according to company officials, who add the benefits include quicker aircraft turnaround times and […]
Cessna positions newest Mobile Service Unit in Georgia
Cessna Aircraft Co. has positioned its newest Mobile Service Unit at Preferred Jet Center near Atlanta at Cobb County Airport-McCollum Field. The Atlanta MSU, the 12th in the fleet, will serve Cessna Citation customers primarily in central and northern Georgia, southeastern Tennessee and northeastern Alabama. Cessna plans to position six additional MSUs this year, including […]
Destination…Bahamas website launches
Northeast Florida Regional Airport (SGJ) has created a special website dedicated to the “Destination…Bahamas” event to be held on June 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a free event, which will highlight ease of travel to and from the Islands of the Bahamas. The event is expected to attract not only the general aviation […]
WWI: The Air War
Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, Calif., will host a Living History Day Saturday, May 7, featuring “WWI: The Air War.” There will be five guest speakers moderated by historian J.R. Williams. The museum also will premiere a World War I documentary, “The Millionaires Unit,” presented by producers Ron King and Darroch Greer. World […]
Civil War exhibit at Curtiss Museum
The Conflict on Canvas: The Civil War Through the Eyes of the Artist will open at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Saturday, May 7. The exhibit will include paintings by several prominent local artists and prints from well-known American military artists. This second phase of the museum’s Civil War Exhibit will run through Sept. 5. […]
Low pass kills five
This May 2009 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 95. Injuries: 5 Fatal. Location: Minden, Nev. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, 58, who had logged more than 4,700 […]
HOVA’s in the house
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. He is also a founding partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. A curious thing happened when I stopped into my local FBO this past weekend. As I wandered past […]
Paul Poberezny honored
When folks showed up for the annual Meet the FAA forum at Sun ’n Fun, they had no idea they would be part of a special tribute. After FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt spoke, Sun ’n Fun officials took over the podium and presented a tribute to Paul Poberezny, founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association, and […]
Price set for Flight Design C4
Flight Design’s new four-place plane, the C4, is being marketed with a global view. Customers will be able to choose from two engine options to best suit fuel availability and cost in their areas — a traditional aviation engine capable of running on auto fuel, or a turbo diesel engine operating on Jet A. And, […]