A new video tells the story of a flight camp for cancer survivors in Montana.
Aviation News
NAA announces 2018 Collier Trophy finalists
For 107 years, the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Awarded annually “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some of the most important projects, programs, individuals, and accomplishments in history.
Six people earn NBAA Leadership Conference Scholarships
The Leadership Conference Scholarship, now in its 15th year, is sponsored in 2019 by donations from industry and BAMC members. Representatives from each of these companies will be on hand at the conference to recognize this year’s recipients.
Currency flight goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway and to use the vertical guidance system.
Picture of the Day: Enjoying the day
Alex Galbraith submitted the following photo and note: “Here I am taking a friend for a ride in a C172 one beautiful morning. We were just sightseeing near Austin, Texas, with no particular place to go. To me, this is the best type of flying!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture […]
JATO pushed performance
During World War II and the Cold War, many aircraft were tested for jet-assisted takeoff (JATO).
ForeFlight’s Airport 3D View ups the situational awareness game
ForeFlight’s newest feature combines global aerial imagery with Jeppesen-sourced terrain mapping to create an amazingly realistic simulation of the airport environment.
Video: Delivering more food to the wilds of Alaska
In this episode it is now December 23. Dmitry packs three buckets of food to drop for his friend.
Airbus creates the first electric airplane race with Air Race E
Air Race E will follow a format similar to the popular Air Race 1 series of formula one air racing. Eight electric-powered airplanes will race directly against each other on a tight 5-km circuit, just 10 metres above the ground, and at speeds faster than any land-based motorsport.