Despite dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pilots in North and South Carolina came together Nov. 9, 2024, to donate to the annual Toys for Tots campaign.
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Experimental safety record at all-time best
Amateur-built aircraft fatal accidents have decreased 25% in the past decade, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
New owner for CheckMate Aviation
“Checklists are the foundation of aviation safety,” said Barry Munsterteiger, the new CEO and president of CheckMate Aviation, an instrument rated pilot and Cessna 182 owner. “Our goal is to honor the tradition of safety that our customers have been familiar with for over three decades, while also incorporating new research and design that will further enhance the usability of our checklists.”
An open hangar door, a new life
Having been present at her first day in an aircraft hangar and being trusted to serve as her first CFI for that familiarization flight, it’s been my honor to watch this girl grow from a dreamer to a doer.
Beech Party celebrates 100 years of the Travel Air
The 100th anniversary of the Travel Air Manufacturing Company was heralded as a celebration milestone at the annual gathering of Beechcraft aircraft and it just so happened that a singular Travel Air made that history tangible.
ASA releases latest edition of Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
Produced by the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Services branch, the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, enroute low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures, according to ASA officials.
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear tie-down kit
The kit includes two 10-foot straps for the wings and a 6-foot strap for the tail, designed to accommodate both high-wing and low-wing aircraft.
Aero Centers finalizes sale of Pilatus Service Center to Skytech
Skytech will operate from an existing hangar at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Sporty’s introduces Pilot Wings Belt
Designed specifically for pilots, the belt comes with a ratcheting adjustment system that ensures a perfect fit.