Kissimmee Air Museum, located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), is launching its new “Save the Stories” program on Jan. 30. Oral history interviewer Tom Mazzoli will be collecting and recording the memories of those who made history in World War II. “Save the Stories” wants to preserve the stories of not only those on […]
Sporty’s offers Weekend Ground School
Even with its complete pilot training courses on DVD and online, Sporty’s still believes in the time-honored tradition of the weekend ground school and is planning a full schedule of courses at its headquarters at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sporty’s officials said.“Even in 2010, the weekend ground school has tremendous merit,” says Sporty’s […]
Group 3 Aviation opens new student housing
Group 3 Aviation Inc., an FAA- and VA-approved Part 141 flight training facility and Part 135 charter service operating from the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California, recently opened its new pilot housing. The residential accommodations streamline and simplify lodging for out-of-state and overseas full-time students, according to company officials. The company recently renovated […]
Hobart introduces IronMan MIG Welder
Hobart Welding Products has introduced the IronMan 230, a DC/CV, single-phase, MIG/FCAW welder that delivers a 30- to 250-amp output (60% at 175 amps). The IronMan 230 replaces Hobart’s IronMan 210 and 250, combining their features in a single unit suited for welding mild steel material ranging from 24 gauge to ½-in, according to company […]
Carb ice suspected in Piper crash
This January 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 Super Cruiser Location: Centerville, Wash. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was maneuvering in flight with the carburetor heat activated […]
Flying a Legend
When Legend Aircraft Co. unveiled plans to produce a modern version of the Cub, I admit I was skeptical. Usually, when you try to remake a classic, it falls short of expectations. The Legend Cub, manufactured in Sulphur Springs, Texas, manages to avoid the “remake” curse because, frankly, it is not a remake of the […]
West Virginia governor proclaims January GA Appreciation Month
West Virginia is ringing in the new year with a salute to general aviation. Gov. Joe Manchin III, who is a pilot, signed a proclamation Jan. 7 making January “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” “Governor Manchin and the state of West Virginia are committed to aviation,” said Greg Pecoraro, AOPA’s vice president of airports and state […]
Aviation safety: Are you ready?
By KEVIN CLOVER The FAASTeam’s mission is to improve the nation’s aviation safety record by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach and education. At the same time, FAASTeam managers and program managers establish industry alliances and encourage continual growth of a positive safety culture within the aviation community. One of the national projects […]
Winter flying: Don’t be left out in the cold
Winter flying has unique hazards that need to be addressed and mitigated through deliberate risk assessment, according to a recent Interagency Aviation Accident Prevention Bulletin from the U.S. Forest Service, which warns: Don’t be left out in the cold — be prepared. It offers a timeless checklist of what you need to know for winter […]