The new 17,500-square-foot GA terminal includes office space for Sheltair Aviation, the airport’s FBO, airport administration, a large conference area, and three rental car companies.
Malfunctioning iPad distracts helicopter pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s distraction due to her malfunctioning iPad, which led to her inadvertent forward cyclic application.
Picture of the Day: The beauty of the general aviation airport
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, with a quick note: “A T28 looks on as a Phenom taxis on to the ramp.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered […]
Gweduck makes a splash
After 30 years in development, the first Gweduck kit has been sold.
100 teenage pilots and counting…
The program, which has more than 40 teenpilots in training, awards up to four new scholarships each month.
Helicopter association’s past president flies west
Zuccaro was HAI president from 2005 until January 2020.
Arsenal of Democracy Victory Gala tickets now on sale
On May 8, more than 100 aircraft in 24 separate formations will fly over the National Mall and the National World War II Memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Attempted takeoff with stowed rudder pedals goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly check that the flight controls were correctly configured before takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Aim for the stars!
Gord McNulty submitted the following photo and note: “A CF-104D Starfighter is once again standing proudly as the ‘gate guardian’ of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Hamilton, Ontario. The dual-seat Starfighter was remounted in November after extensive refurbishing at the museum. It originally arrived at the CWHM in 1995 on long-term loan from the […]