“Flight schools now have an option for a factory new, robust trainer that is priced under $300,000.”
Popular Science names Garmin’s Autoland as one of 2020’s greatest innovations
By the end of 2020, Garmin expects more than 100 fielded aircraft to feature Autoland.
New FBO opens at KDTO
The FBO began operations at the airport in September in an existing MRO facility. US Trinity Aviation officials invested $300,000 to add a passenger lobby and additional restrooms.
Pilot ground loops while training for tailwheel endorsement
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop, and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot.
Picture of the Day: Flying into the sunset
James Mondik submitted the following photo and note: “Flying into the sunset.”
Holiday Flying Festival to become annual event
About 7,500 people attended the event, which raised $100,000 for the Aerospace Center for Excellence.
World War II combat pilot celebrates 102nd birthday at Solberg Airport
He was the first to fly the first B-29 accepted by the U.S. Army Air Corps after it was delivered to the U.S. Air Corps 40th Bomb Group in Pratt, Kansas.
Museum to run exact replica of Wright brothers engine on 117th anniversary of flight
The running of the Wright Brothers’ engine on Dec. 17 will be exactly 117 years to the day the Wrights made the first powered flight in history.
Questions about the COVID-19 vaccination?
To answer some of those questions, the National Business Aviation Association is hosting a webinar Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. Eastern time.