Fifty states, 19,400 miles, 40 days — that is Michael Combs’ dream, which will take flight at Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) in Kansas, April 5, at 7:30 a.m. Combs plans to fly his Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft, dubbed “Hope One,” to 135 airports in all 50 states. Combs’ intention is to spread the message […]
Cool electric aircraft…Beginning the future?
Electric is hot! Even in a dull economy with sluggish airplane sales, the spark of electric power is crackling with life. Numerous projects have been announced and organizations like EAA are making way for electric airplanes to showcase themselves at big shows like AirVenture. Now, from an Italian manufacturer comes the work of world champion […]
Accident investigators get experimental aircraft training
Investigators from several government agencies visited the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Oshkosh headquarters last week for a three-day course on experimental, Light Sport Aircraft, and warbirds. EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs Earl Lawrence and EAA Homebuilders Community Manager Joe Norris provided the training to the investigators. “Part of our mission at EAA is […]
From CAP cadet to governor
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds’ entrée into aviation came with the discovery of a hand-written advertisement while he was in junior high school, according to a story at AOPA.org, which notes that Rounds took his first airplane ride through the CAP, soloed at 16, and earned his private pilot certificate on his 17th birthday. Now, […]
Championship pilot Kirby Chambliss unveils ‘air brush’ contest for schoolchildren
Red Bull Air Race World Championship pilot Kirby Chambliss returned to the Detroit Riverfront April 1 to unveil a contest for local children to put their artistic talent on display. Local middle schools can vie for the chance to decorate one of 20 small plane statues that will line the Riverfront throughout May. Once these […]
TTF efforts bearing fruit; leader deserves praise
For more than 30 years, I’ve tracked residential airparks and encouraged their development and encouraged the aviation community to support them. Most flyin communities are private – owned and private – use but a significant number have been established over the years on property adjacent to public-owned and public-use airports. These residential airparks have provided […]
Tailwheel flight school opens at GIF
Preston Aviation, LLC, a flight school specializing in tailwheel instruction, has returned to Florida. The 17-year-old school has relocated to Winter Haven’s Gilbert Field (GIF), offering tailwheel instruction in its Piper J3 Cub, Stearman, or your plane. CFI Tim Preston has logged more than 11,000 hours, with most — 9,000 — tailwheel. For more information: […]
AvFab gets EASA nod for King Air jump seats
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received EASA approval for all 100, 200, and 300 (including the 350) series King Air aft jump seat kits. AvFab also has a U.S. STC and Brazil STC for these seats, according to company officials. The jump seat folds down from the side wall of the aircraft in the aft baggage […]
Iowa Aviation Conference prepares for takeoff
The 2010 Iowa Aviation Conference takes off April 21 and 22. This year’s conference offers a full lineup of events, including: Airport board member training that will provide an overview of laws, duties, responsibilities, and tips that will enhance the effectiveness of airport boards and commissions; State aviation office update on aviation programs and current […]