Larry Stencel sent in these photos of a 1946 Ercoupe being moved from a Shell gas station in Wautoma, Wisconsin, where it was displayed for at least 15 years before a fire inside the building. Owners decided to raze the building and rebuild, so, for now, the Ercoupe is atop an adjacent car wash next to the […]
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Embracing the adaptability shuffle
You’ve been there. The flight has been planned meticulously. You’ve reviewed the weather information, you’ve got your charts in hand, the iPad is fully charged, there are no TFRs, no adverse weather conditions, and no NOTAMs to give you pause. You launch off with confidence. Then everything goes wacky. Maybe the weather suddenly and unexpectedly […]
Scouts earn Aviation Merit Badge with help from EAA chapter
Nineteen Boy Scouts from seven Florida troops came together at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg, Florida, on Saturday April 22, 2017, to spend the day earning their Aviation Merit Badges with the help of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534. The Scouts came from the Florida towns of Mount Dora, Eustis, Lady Lake, Leesburg, […]
Thousands attend 75th anniversary of Doolittle Raid
The sound of 11 North American B-25 Mitchell Bombers starting their engines, plus the smell of oil and gasoline as the props began to turn, was exciting to the watching spectators. This was the largest gathering of B-25s at one time since World War II. The famous bombers were preparing to take off and fly […]
Uber taps Aurora, Pipistrel to develop electric aircraft
Uber has selected Aurora Flight Sciences and Pipistrel as a partner to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for its Uber Elevate Network. You can see a concept video below. “Uber is taking a big step forward toward making the world’s first VTOL network a reality and our partnership with Aurora Flight Sciences will […]
GAMA hosts Part 23 rule rewrite training sessions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently hosted the first in a series of training sessions about the United States government’s Part 23 rule rewrite at the Boeing facility in Seattle. In December 2016, the FAA announced sweeping changes to the rules, which take effect in August. The new rules for the design […]
New terminal in the works at KTIW
TACOMA, Washington — With the renovation of its 13,000-square-foot hangar complete, Tacoma Narrows Aviation looks at Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) forward to the opening of its new executive terminal, expected to be completed this fall. The renovated hangar, built in the 1960s, now features new exterior and interior siding, lighting, windows, electrical, insulation, and a fire suppression system, […]
The Flight Instructor’s Survival Guide published
Just released is The Flight Instructor’s Survival Guide by Arlynn McMahon. In the book, McMahon lifts the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) principles from the classroom and brings them into the cockpit. Her 44 stories demonstrate the FOI principles in flight and offer strategies for dealing with both common and unexpected situations, according to ASA officials. In this […]
Piper pilot encounters extreme turbulence
During a cross-country flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the Piper PA-32R-300 pilot was cleared from 9,000 feet to 7,000 feet over mountainous terrain. In the descent, he reported encountering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and extreme turbulence, which caused a loss of control, resulting in inverted flight. He was able to recover from the loss of […]