The award is bestowed upon pilots who have had 50 or more years of safe flying.
Centennial celebrations slated for Fairchild and Travel Air
The airplanes will have a place of honor on the AirVenture flightline, with additional programs and activities held in conjunction with the Fairchild and Travel Air type clubs, according to EAA officials. All owners of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft are invited to be part of the centennial activities.
Formation flight ends in crash
The pilot of the Ryan Navion’s failure to maintain visual sight of and clearance from another airplane during a formation flight, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
Picture of the Day: Miracle on the Hudson
Rafael Paiva submitted this photo and note: “The Airbus A320 from US Airways flight 1549 displayed at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte, N.C. I highly recommend visiting this museum, very nice volunteers and airplanes on display.”
Taking a vacation to improve my flying
While many of the advantages of accelerated training may appeal to someone who is busy, or has an aviation career in view, it offers tremendous value even to recreational pilots who desire a high level of training and can set aside the time to immerse themselves in the curriculum.
Soldiers rescue Florida general aviation pilot
The scene was devastating. The plane’s nose crumpled, its wings folded over the cockpit. For a moment, they feared the worst. Then, they saw a hand gripping the edge of the fuselage. The pilot was alive.
ATC hiring supercharged
“The FAA is opening its hiring window to become an air traffic controller for the best and brightest in our country from Thursday, Feb. 27 to March 17, and we are making it more efficient than ever to apply and more affordable to begin training,” FAA officials said.
True Blue Power unveils high voltage converter
Weighing 10.4 pounds, the converter can be installed for increased power output and redundancy without the need for additional wiring, according to company officials.
Pilot continues takeoff after wing hits runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and collision with trees.