The WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 22-23, 2018.
Aviation News
Whirly-Girls opens scholarship season
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2018 for more than $150,000 in scholarships from Whirly-Girls.
Piper’s wing hits tree
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.
Picture of the Day: A full logbook by the time he’s 8
Jim McGauhey submitted the following photo and note: “Phil is all smiles after his second flight in Papa’s homebuilt Zenith CH-650. Flying out of Harvey Field (S43) in Snohomish, Washington, we just bore holes in the sky.” Jim notes that for the second flight, Phil’s car seat is on a piece of 4″ foam so […]
Consolidated Coronado seaplane flew in relative obscurity
More than 200 Consolidated four-engine PB2Y Coronados were built, but the seaplane flew in relative obscurity as patrol bombers and long-range transports.
Should pilots face criminal charges after an accident?
A researcher is seeking pilots’ opinions on when — or if — pilots should face criminal charges after an aircraft accident.
Central Coast AirFest lands at KSMX
The Central Coast AirFest brings air shows back to KSMX.
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot approved for additional aircraft models
Garmin wins STCs for its GFC 500 autopilot in Grumman AA-5 series and Piper PA-28 aircraft, with more models in the works.
McFarlane cowl flap hinges and steering rod boots approved for Cessnas
McFarlane Aviation Products has received approval for improved cowl flap hinges and the steering rod boot for Cessna aircraft.