2021 marked the eighth annual Biggest Little Air Show put on by the museum at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) and the event quickly sold out. Attendees and staff alike enjoyed the perfect weather and the flight performances without having to worry about masks and social distancing while outside.
Wildlife strikes down in 2020, mostly due to pandemic
The 33% drop in wildlife strikes in 2020 was “directly related” to a 37% drop in aircraft movements during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the FAA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
New owner for RexAir Flight Training and Maintenance at KAPF
The new owner is a former Naval Aviator who has managed flight training departments in Virginia, as well as worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
King Schools releases flashcard app
“Flashcards will never replace the knowledge and understanding that comes from a quality video ground school, but flashcards sure can help prepare for the way the FAA asks the questions. It’s a big boost toward achieving a high score on your FAA exam.”
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing in a field
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Ready for takeoff
Ed Libassi submitted this photo and note: “My granddaughter and grand-dog came to visit my aircraft maintenance facility at Islip MacArthur Airport in Long Island, NY. They had the opportunity to see airplanes up close and personal. With the smile on Gwen’s face, and the twinkle in Dipper’s eyes, they may become pilot and co-pilot in the very near future!”
An airplane for everyone
You don’t have to be rolling in discretionary income to be an airplane owner. It doesn’t hurt, of course. However, it’s not a prerequisite. If you can afford a motorcycle, or a boat, or a vacation timeshare, you can probably afford to own an airplane. Or a percentage of an airplane which, in all honesty, might be the even better deal for most of us.
Video: Pilots helping pilots
She spent 22 years flying an Army helicopter, making sure people got essential medical care. Now when she needs it, an Angel Flight pilot comes to her rescue.
Avionics sales top $1 billion in first half of 2021
That’s a 7.1% decrease in total sales compared to the first six months of 2020, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report. However, AEA officials note that the numbers are trending in a better direction now, with April, May and June 2021 sales increasing by 2.1% over the same time frame a year ago.