Brazilian Leticia Bufoni’s recently skateboarded off a rail from a plane at 9,000 feet for her “Sky Grind” project.
Wayman Aviation Academy accredited to offer associate degrees
Wayman’s program gives students the opportunity to earn 72 college credits, including all FAA certifications through Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor ratings.
Thousands of Spitfires to be mass produced in the UK
The new model airplane kit, which has 433 parts, is available in five design and scheme options.
Fuel starvation brings down Navion
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Mountain flying fun
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Johnny Rankin enjoying his flight in a C-180 over Glacier Park, Montana.”
Making one teen’s aviation dreams come true
Sometimes lifting someone up has very little to do with wings, relative wind, and horsepower. It can be a result of simply caring, interacting, and becoming a mentor to someone who very much wants to know what you know and do what you do.
Ribbon cutting celebrates reopening of L88
Now that the runway has been repaved, the next task for volunteers is to enhance the camping areas for pilots, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
Hartzell Engine Tech named one of 14 Top-Rated Businesses in Alabama
“I am proud to recognize 14 of the best our state has to offer,” said Gov. Kay Ivey.
Rechargeable headlamp introduced
Streamlight has introduced the 2,000-lumen ProTac 2.0 Headlamp, a rechargeable headlamp powered by the new Streamlight SL-B50 battery pack that charges directly via an integrated USB-C port.