A little boy gets his first flight lesson from his Grandpa, as his Dad watches from the back seat. The YouTube video is put together by the Dad, who notes that his son is learning to fly on the same private strip where he learned to fly 23 years ago. The video includes a beautiful […]
WASP awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The first female military pilots received the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in the Capitol March 10. Almost 70 years ago, the Women Airforce Service Pilots were disbanded with little fanfare, but this ceremony was a way to make things right for the trailblazers, said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. More than […]
Wire strike safety video released
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) has released a new, online aviation wire strike safety awareness video. “Surviving the Wires Environment” is posted as a streaming video on the HAI website and can be viewed for free by all. According to the FAA, wire and obstruction strikes are the top operational cause for fatal rotorcraft accidents. […]
International pilot associations prepare for World Assembly
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Israel (AOPA Israel) will host the 25th biennial World Assembly of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA), June 6-11, in Tel Aviv. IAOPA is a federation of 68 pilot organizations that represent some 470,000 pilots and aviation enthusiasts across the globe, making it one […]
LIT FBO opens new facilities
Supermarine of Little Rock, located at the south end of Runway 36 at the Little Rock International Airport (LIT), recently opened two new facilities to serve the general and business aviation markets. The new FBO facility is 10,000 square feet in size; the new heated hangar is 23,000 square feet. An additional 50,000 square foot […]
‘Aluminum Overcast’ travels to Phoenix
EAA’s B-17 bomber “Aluminum Overcast” will be flying missions at the Deer Valley Airport (DVT) in Phoenix, April 2-4, at a tour stop hosted by EAA Warbirds Squadron 20. The B-17 will make its first tour stop of the year at Deer Valley Airport before going on to visit more than 30 cities during the […]
Silent Wings land at Museum of Flight
The member clubs of the Seattle Glider Council will present a glimpse into the world of silent flight at Soaring Expo 2010, slated for March 20-21 at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. On special display this year is the “Perlan Glider,” (pictured) which the late aviator/explorer Steve Fossett and test pilot Einar Enevoldson flew […]
Power loss simulation goes too far
This March 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: Piper Cherokee Injuries: None. Location: Chandler, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The instructor and student were practicing a simulated engine-out landing. The […]
Washington tax hike down to the wire
Pilots in Washington State are making a final push to persuade lawmakers not to enact a proposed aircraft excise tax. The proposed tax, which is part of Senate Bill 6143, would levy an annual excise tax of 0.5% based on the value of aircraft manufactured after Dec. 31, 1970. Aircraft manufactured before that date will […]