DALLAS — Early bird registration for the sixth annual FlightSimCon ends Jan. 31, 2018. Those who register by that date will receive 25% off admission prices for the convention, being held June 23-24. Early bird prices are $50 ($40 for students) for an all-weekend pass and $25 for a daily pass ($20 for students) until […]
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Commander maintenance classes set for 2018
Two Twin Commander 690-695B Maintenance Initial Training classes are scheduled in 2018. Classes will be conducted May 7-15 and Sept. 17-25. Both class dates have open slots at this time. Please note that at least four people must be registered for a class to take place. Special request class dates can be accommodated if a […]
King Air pilot forgets to set parking brake
The pilot reported that he parked the Beech B200 at the airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and shut down the requisite systems, then proceeded to the back of the airplane to allow the passengers to disembark and set the wheel chocks. As he began to open the cabin door, he realized the airplane was rolling […]
Picture of the day: Sunrise in the Mohave Desert
Wendy Lessig sent in this photo, explaining: “Sunrise at the Bacon Strip in the Mohave Desert. Airplane camping with my Piper PA-12 — it’s like a SuperCub, only better!” Would you to like have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via the form below Wendy’s picture or send it […]
Celebrating the Living Legends of Aviation
Early January marks two things for me: Putting away the Christmas tree and preparing for one of my favorite photography events — the Living Legends of Aviation Awards. This is a black-tie gala in which the Legends of Aviation honor those who have made significant contributions to aviation. Held every January, many consider this the […]
Video: Top 10 mistakes student pilots make
US Sport Aircraft, the U.S. importer and distributor of Czech Sport Aircraft’s SportCruiser, posted this video counting down the top 10 mistakes student pilots make. Check it out, then let us know in the comments below if there are other mistakes left off the list.
Upgrades continue at KBCT
BOCA RATON, Florida — Major safety enhancements have been completed at the Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) with the completion of the new Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) installation and airfield electrical upgrades. While the EMAS arrestor bed installation for the departure end of Runway 5 was finished in July 2016, the construction of the arrestor […]
Wings of the North P-51 Mustang to lead Super Bowl fly-over
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Wings of the North Air Museum‘s Sierra Sue II P-51 Mustang will lead the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight over U.S. Bank Stadium at Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, 2018. Sierra Sue will be first in a diamond formation including two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an F-16 Fighting Falcon. […]
Scenes from the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
Writer and photographer Tom Snow was able to make opening day of the 2018 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and sent along these photos. Enjoy! The event runs through Saturday, Jan. 27.