Bad judgment lives at the confluence of ignorance and fear. Not that most folks notice. I direct you to an astoundingly popular activity that involves a carnie strapping you and a friend into a device intended to shoot you into the sky. It then allows you to drop at the speed of gravity, before boinging […]
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Video: Osh for a Cause raises $1,600 for Young Eagles
Precise Flight and GlobalParts.aero report that $1,610 was raised for EAA’s Young Eagles program during “Osh for a Cause,” on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at EAA AirVenture 2017. Osh for a Cause featured celebrity pilots and the opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite aviator while supporting youth in aviation. In attendance were well […]
On this day in history: First woman to circumnavigate the world by helicopter
British helicopter pilot Jennifer Murray became the first woman to successfully fly round the world in a helicopter 20 years ago, on Aug. 8, 1997. She completed the feat in 97 days, flying with co-pilot Quentin Smith. Flying a Robinson R44, she and Smith set off from England on May 10, 1997. They then flew […]
New venue for National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) has a new host venue — The California Capital Airshow at Mather Air Base, Sacramento, California, slated for Sept. 8-10, 2017. Besides the competition among restored vintage aircraft for the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy, NAHI is offering prints created by aviation artist, Joe Jones, honoring National Aviation Hall […]
Butler Watch OOOI Project funded
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. – The newest watch from Butler Watch Company – the OOOI – was successfully funded on the crowdfunding website, Kickstarter, on Aug. 7. According to company officials, 24 backers pledged more than $10,000 to bring the OOOI to life. Butler Watch founder, Corey Butler, is a professional pilot with 25 years experience. “OOOI […]
ARTEX debuts ELT Test and Programmer Set
ACR Electronics aviation brand ARTEX has introduced the ARTEX TPS 8715, a specially designed test and programmer set for the general aviation market. The ARTEX TPS 8715 will program, test, and decode ARTEX 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) models, including the ME406, ELT 1000 and ELT 345. The kit includes a programmer with rechargeable […]
Distracted float pilot forgets to retract landing gear
The pilot of the amphibious float-equipped Cessna 185 reported that during the initial climb from an airport runway, he was distracted by other airport traffic and forgot to retract the landing gear. As he approached his destination, which was a lake near Emily, Minnesota, he did not perform the before landing checklist as he usually […]
Isn’t it a beauty?
Rafael Cortes sent us this photo, with a quick note: “Just a Cub resting after a great flight over Humacao, Puerto Rico. Isn’t it a beauty?!”
ATC: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” said Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) in a phone interview regarding Air Traffic Control (ATC) privatization during AirVenture 2017. Inhofe’s 38th annual trip to Oshkosh was delayed due a late vote that required him to remain in Washington, but he eventually joined his son at their regular North 40 […]