The new Phoenix FAA sectional shows no X through the Grapevine Airstrip symbol. According to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, it took nearly five years of collaboration between the RAF, Arizona Pilots Association (APA) and the US Forest Service — including the signing of the national memorandum of understanding between the RAF and the USFS — to […]
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Zenith Aircraft celebrates silver anniversary
MEXICO, Missouri — “It is hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” said Sebastien Heintz, president of Zenith Aircraft Company. “So much has changed. But the love of flying, the pride of building – that gets stronger every day.” Sebastien Heintz, the son of designer Chris Heintz, founded Zenith Aircraft Co. in 1992 to market and manufacture […]
ForeFlight 9.1 adds high-performance aircraft support
ForeFlight 9.1 adds time, fuel, route, and altitude computations for high-performance pistons, turboprops, and jets. These features are part of the new Performance Plus and Business Performance subscription plans. “With the new performance planning capabilities, pilots flying high-performance aircraft will get best-in-class flight planning; an array of route options with on-the-fly computed time, distance and […]
uAvionix debuts portable ADS-B unit for UK market
uAvionix enters the United Kingdom (UK) general aviation market with SkyEcho, a portable ADS-B In and Out device for electronic conspicuity (EC). The SkyEcho weighs only 200 grams and is the third uAvionix approved portable ADS-B Out solution under the UK’s Electronic Conspicuity Devices program. It combines ADS-B receive and transmit, an integrated SBAS GPS based upon […]
Incorrectly installed part leads to ground loop
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the Cessna 180’s seat slid to its full aft position. He was unable to reach the control pedals and attempted to abort the takeoff. He was not able to control the airplane and it yawed left into a ground loop near Waterloo, Iowa. The airplane sustained substantial damage to […]
Jack Brown’s is world–renowned
Erik Brouwer of The Netherlands sent in these photos, taken at Florida’s own Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base, which, he notes, “is a popular hot spot for pilots all over the world to spend some time during the winter season. The J-3 Cub is great for alligator spotting!”
The 150-hour rule
In the end, it doesn’t matter if you have 60 hours or 2,500 hours. It doesn’t matter if you fly in blue skies or dark skies. What matters is that you know your capabilities and always remember that a pilot’s license is a license to learn. That is what yields a safer pilot.
Talkeetna Fly-in bursts hosting 150 aircraft
By Rob Stapleton The seventh annual Talkeetna Fly-in was a huge success under sunny skies and an airport full of activity. Held at the Talkeetna State Airport May 19-21, the event is one of three key Alaska aviation events held in May and one of two held the same weekend. The Talkeetna Fly-in followed the […]
Deadline approaching for scholarship application
Last year, Frederick, Maryland-based aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), helped one lucky recipient get her aviation career back on track and work towards more ratings. Once again, a $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. The Get into the Air scholarship can be used […]