The 31st annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In (RMRFI) will take place Aug. 28-29 at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Denver. “The wide range of pilot-related activities at the 2010 event represents Colorado Sport Aviation’s continuing dedication to the flying community,” says Jim Cimiluca, president of CSA, which hosts the event. Event volunteers will greet […]
‘Barefoot Bandit’ charges unsealed
A federal judge in Seattle has unsealed the charges against “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore, according to a blog at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer website. The teen, who has made his way to national notoriety through a string of burglaries and thefts, stands accused of stealing a plane in Idaho and crash landing it near Granite Falls. […]
Yaeger to speak at Ft. Worth Museum
General Chuck Yaeger will share his many exploits at a Sunday, July 25 event at the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Seating is limited for the 2:30 pm event, but it is open to members ($30) and non-members ($40) alike. Contact the museum, 817-967-5995 for more information or tickets.
Dynon upgrades SkyView
Dynon Avionics has released SkyView software versions 2.0 and 2.5 for its glass panel flight system. Owners of a SkyView system can download the software free at DynonAvionics.com. Included among the many new features in the two updates are free trial previews of an upcoming optional Navigation Mapping Software. This feature allows pilots to navigate […]
Osprey returns to Oshkosh
For the second time in three years, the CV-22 “Osprey” — one of the most unique aircraft flown by the U.S. military — is scheduled to appear at EAA AirVenture, which will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). The CV-22, an Air Force-modified version of the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, […]
Serengeti offers sunglasses for pilots
Serengeti is now offering seven sunglasses models featuring Drivers Gradient lenses, which have “the perfect tint and combination of advanced features” to make the sunglasses “an essential choice for pilots,” company officials say. Models include the Large Aviator Velocity, which feature a unique shade of amber-brown Drivers lenses engineered to create the right balance for […]
Crosswind bends Beech
This July 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 Sundowner. Injuries: None. Location: Schaumburg, Ill. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing landings in a crosswind. Several went well, […]
Book review: ‘Hearts of Courage’
In January 1943, an Electra piloted by Alaskan bush Pilot Harold Gillam crashed in foul weather on its way from Seattle to Anchorage. Gillam died trying to find help for the survivors. One other passenger also died after a couple days. Miraculously, four others survived nearly a month in the wilderness with little to eat, […]
Misconceptions about the 100LL replacement conundrum
There are a number of media reports, websites and blogs here and there about the transition process to an unleaded 100 octane avgas, which illustrate two serious misconceptions of the aircraft owners who must have 100 octane avgas. Until these misconceptions are addressed honestly, GA is going to tear itself apart. Misconception 1: The amount […]