Nicknamed “Humpty Dumpty,” a 1964 Cessna 150 is in the midst of being put back together again by the members of EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida. Once the work is complete, the donated plane will become the workhorse of the chapter’s new flying club.
STCs now available for G100UL unleaded avgas
General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) has opened its online G100UL STC store.
EAA celebrates 70 years of sharing the spirit of aviation
The Experimental Aircraft Association, organized with three dozen Milwaukee-area aviation enthusiasts on Jan. 26, 1953, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2023.
WINGS 2022 Sweepstakes winners revealed
In its fifth year, the sweepstakes awards pilots and CFIs who participate in the FAA’s WINGS program, earning chances in the sweepstakes for every WINGS phase they complete.
Unstable approach and glare from the sun a bad combination
The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.
Picture of the Day: Waiting on the weather
Perry Shaul submitted this photo and note: “My 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal after fueling at Miller Field Airport (KVTN) in Valentine, Nebraska, waiting on a little squall to pass.”
Elite and specialized
Within the ranks of pilots that span a wide spectrum from student to Airline Transport Pilot with so many stops in between, there is an enormous amount of specialization. So much so that the word “pilot” becomes little more than a broad category that suggests an industry more than it explains what a given individual does.
Aviation has $10 billion impact in Indiana
That includes nearly $3.4 billion in income from more than 75,000 aviation-related jobs at the state’s four commercial service airports, 64 general aviation airports, and one heliport.
Larger Islander wins FAA approval
The FAA certification is an important milestone for Britten-Norman, opening up new markets for the company in the USA and internationally, according to company officials.