Seaplanes and extreme skydiving will come together next month in “The Last Big Splash” at Fantasy of Flight. “The Last Big Splash” is the last seaplane fly-in and competition to be held this year at Fantasy of Flight and the only place in Central Florida where spectators can witness the newest form of skydiving sweeping […]
Newest iPhone app: Aircraft Registry
AlpSoft Sàrl recently launched its iPhone platform for the recognition and identification of aircraft call signs. Aircraft Registry gives plane spotters, aviation maintenance professionals or aviation enthusiasts access official detailed information of planes registered in Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Further countries will be added in the future, said company officials. […]
Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame lands Kershner library
The family of the late William K. “Bill” Kershner has donated his personal library to the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, according to a story by Mike Collins at AOPA.org. Kershner, a Naval aviator, flight instructor, author and lecturer, was known as “the spin doctor” because of his research into spins and dedication to spin […]
Demand for crop-dusters soars
In a tough job market for the aviation industry, demand for one niche is booming: crop-dusting, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal. The story notes: Pilots are drawn to crop-dusting not only for the money, but also for the chance to be their own bosses and to do the kind of low-altitude […]
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
‘Max Trescott GPS Guides’ for iPhone
Half of GPS users surveyed said they have difficulty getting a GPS to do what they want. Using flight plans and finding infrequently used pages were the most common issues. Author Max Trescott has launched “Max Trescott GPS Guides” for the iPhone. In partnership with Hilton Software, the initial release includes applications for the Garmin […]
NPR hatchet job
The National Public Radio show All Things Considered discussed uncontrolled airspace following the Hudson River midair from last weekend. (Read transcript or listen to FAA: Midair Collision Mirrors Other Near-Misses from Monday, August 10). Author Frank James wrote on “the two-way blog“ to follow up the radio interview. To say it was less-than-stellar is an […]
New York Post: Why the FAA fails
Robert Poole Jr., writes an interesting story in the New York Post (August 11) on why the FAA fails (as it relates to the Hudson River midair). Better yet, he TRIES to explain why the FAA fails. From the story: Everyone recognizes that airspace above and around major airports must be controlled, but GA groups […]
Midwest LSA Expo gathers more positive press
The Mt. Vernon (Illinois) Register-News reports planning for the October 1-3 Midwest LSA Expo is proceeding nicely. The Expo is a collaborative effort that has brought together several disparate area organizations. [Chris] Collins [Mt. Vernon Outland Airport airport manager] said the Expo, which will be held Oct. 1 through 3, has been a joint effort […]