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Famed air show performer Dick Willetts flies west

By General Aviation News Staff · June 20, 2022 ·

Famed air show performer Richard “Dick” Lee Willetts, flew west June 11, 2022. He was 95. Services will be held July 7, 2022, in Albia, Iowa.

Latest version of FAA’s Risk Management Handbook available for pre-order

By General Aviation News Staff · June 20, 2022 ·

First published in 2009, the 2022 edition provides tools to help pilots recognize and manage risk, according to ASA officials.

Attempt to takeoff from trailer being pulled down the runway by a truck fails

By NTSB · June 20, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.

Picture of the Day: Increasing visibility in the pattern

By General Aviation News Staff · June 19, 2022 ·

Gary Bipes submitted this photo and note: “Test flying my Sky Raider with the smoke system. I use it in the pattern of an airport. It makes a slow plane stand out. I start short bursts on downwind, then on base, and while on final, do short bursts, so other planes see me. We have many aerial applicators using our airport. They say it gets their attention. I get comments from other pilots, ‘is there something wrong with the engine? It is smoking very heavy.”

Fly in, drive off: New website brings recreational vehicles to the ramp

By Janice Wood · June 19, 2022 ·

A new website lets you rent an RV for a family vacation, with the RV delivered to the airport so it’s waiting for you when you land.

Tips to keep your aviation insurance premium low

By Janice Wood · June 18, 2022 ·

Factors that affect your insurance premium range from your experience and time in the aircraft you want to insure, what ratings you hold, and whether your airplane is kept in a hangar.

Tax break in the works for Iowa airplane owners

By General Aviation News Staff · June 18, 2022 ·

A new law will exempt aircraft parts and labor from sales taxes. It’s estimated Iowa airplane owners could save up to $10 million.

Lift-Monster tug introduced

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2022 ·

The new tug is designed for tailwheel and nosewheel aircraft up to 8,000 pounds.

Maintenance error leads to crash

By NTSB · June 17, 2022 ·

Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an improperly sized clamp on the fuel supply line, which allowed air to enter the supply line, a subsequent loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

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