HOUSTON – Nominations are being accepted until July 31, 2017, for the 2018 inductees into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Those selected will be announced this fall and will be inducted during the Lone Star Flight Museum’s annual gala on May 5, 2018. The selection advisory committee, designated by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) board […]
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Cessna stalls during banner tow flight
The pilot reported that while conducting banner towing operations in Renton, Washington, after the Cessna 150 passed through the banner pick up gates, he applied full throttle and pitched the nose of the airplane up. Once the airspeed reached 40 miles per hour, he looked back to ensure that the banner pickup was successful. When he turned […]
FIFI visits Knoxville
Capt. Hal Denton sent us these photos, taken when the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29 “FIFI” visited Knoxville, Tenn. “It was amazing to watch them start the engines,” he noted.
Pilot Perspectives: Wayne Handley
By DEREK ROBERTS. Naval aviator, crop duster, aerobatic competitor and airshow pilot Wayne Handley knows his way around an aircraft or two. A traditional start flying an Aeronca Champ in 1957 led to a stint piloting F4D Skyrays in the Navy and ultimately a successful career as a business owner and crop-dusting pilot. It wasn’t […]
Largest-ever coalition of GA groups tells Congress ‘No’ to ATC privatization
More than 100 general aviation organizations have united in opposition to H.R. 2997, legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to privatize the nation’s ATC system. The controversial proposal was introduced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) as part of a continuing congressional debate over reauthorization of the FAA, before […]
Warbirds in Review to be livecast from AirVenture
WarbirdsNews is joining with UflyTV to broadcast live the popular Warbirds In Review sessions at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, between July 24-30, 2017. Hosted by EAA Warbirds of America, the Warbirds in Review sessions delve into an aircraft’s restoration, operation and other aspects of owning a valued piece of history. They also […]
Global Jeppesen charts now available on ForeFlight
Jeppesen‘s library of standard chart coverages are now available as an option with the current release of ForeFlight Mobile. Customers can purchase Jeppesen charts directly on ForeFlight.com, choosing from 13 coverages that span the globe and include departure, arrival, and terminal procedures, airport charts, and Jeppesen Airway Manuals. “We’re thrilled about our partnership with Jeppesen and […]
STC awarded for King Air B200 anti-skid braking system
Advent Aircraft Systems has been granted an FAA STC for its eABS anti-skid braking system for Beechcraft King Air B200 series aircraft. The first customer airplane, a King Air 250, which was also the certification aircraft, was completed by Pro Star Aviation of Londonderry, New Hampshire. The STC was issued on June 30, and the plane delivered […]
Pilatus pilot’s checkride goes awry
During a pilot competency checkride in Belgrade, Montana, while on downwind in the traffic pattern, the pilot reported that the examiner requested a zero flap, power off, 180° approach and landing. As the Pilatus PC-12 arrived at the threshold, the pilot noted higher than normal airspeed and a greater than normal approach angle of attack. He increased […]