By joining forces, the two companies can expand their customer bases.
Pilot exceeds critical angle of attack during takeoff from lake
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Flying a 182
Bob Degnan submitted this photo and note: “Big Bob Degnan getting ready to fly down Hudson River from Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Caldwell, New Jersey.”
The only thing to fear…
Fear is often what keeps many people from making that initial visit to the airport where there is a flight school. The erroneous belief that flying is dangerous keeps more than 99% of us grounded.
Rare Howard 250 finds a new home
The newest addition to the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston is the only flying model of the Howard 250, a transformation of the Lockheed L-18 Lodestar into an executive corporate aircraft. Only four planes were converted to the new design.
Piper CEO retires
Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott will retire after 10 years with the company. His successor has not yet been named.
Clay Lacy offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its FBOs
Clay Lacy expects to sell at least 100,000 gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2021 at its FBOs at Van Nuys Airport and John Wayne Orange County Airport in Southern California.
Pilot loses control after encountering down draft
An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot’s failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.
Picture of the Day: Aeros & Autos
Brad Senter submitted this photo and note: “Doing a photo shoot at Ellington AFB in Houston with several other muscle car collectors for an upcoming Aeros & Autos show. Beautiful day, but cold.”