It is no surprise to anyone that aviation has become expensive. Some four-seat, single-engine airplanes retail for nearly $1 million! Those airplanes are fast, comfortable, and superbly equipped, but at those prices few pilots have a large enough budget to allow for purchase of a new aircraft. The great news is that not all airplanes are […]
Aviation News
Good news — and bad — on GA fuels
By DEAN BILLING. As you might expect, there is good news and bad news surrounding aviation fuel. First the good news: A self-serve fuel system has been installed at Nampa, Idaho. (KMAN). An Oregon bill, HB-3193, that “increases license tax on leaded aircraft fuel,” stalled in the Oregon House Committee On Transportation And Economic Development and is […]
Able Flight’s Class of 2015 to get their wings at AirVenture
Six new Able Flight pilots will receive their wings at a pinning ceremony Tuesday, July 21, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Special guests will include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff, Able Flight pilot Jessica Cox and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker. The Able Flight Class of 2015 includes a pilot […]
Customs to conduct interviews at Oshkosh for Global Entry program
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a Global Entry Enrollment Event July 20-26 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. This is the first time this program will be offered at an airshow, according to EAA officials. Applicants must first make an appointment using CBP’s Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) application before reporting onsite at […]
Stratus ADS-B receivers updated
Appareo, ForeFlight and Sporty’s have introduced a new family of Stratus ADS-B receivers. The new Stratus 1S and Stratus 2S models offer improved performance across the board, including better ADS-B reception, enhanced thermal capabilities, and a next generation power connector, according to Sporty’s officials. For professional pilots, Stratus now offers a suite of security options, […]
AirClassics pilot backpack introduced
New from ASA is the AirClassics Pilot Backpack. Made of durable fabric and supported by a heavy-duty water-resistant bottom, this backpack keeps books and supplies organized and protected, ASA officials note. Four zippered compartments provide room for just about anything a pilot-on-the-go needs. The front pocket will accommodate most aviation headsets, while the second level […]
Improper taxiing results in Cirrus SR22 fire
Following a full-stop landing at an airport in Houston, the Cirrus SR22 pilot taxied the airplane from the runway toward an FBO and then reported to the FBO that the brakes were hot before getting to his parking spot. Several FBO personnel reported to the control tower operator that the airplane appeared to be on […]
Pictures of the day: San Carlos Airport Open House
Regular contributor Hayman Tam sent in these photos from the third annual Open House June 27 at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California. He reports that thousands of residents flocked to the airport for the event. With gorgeous weather, this one-day event was a great opportunity for the community to interact with many of the airport […]
Video: RanchPilot visits Mexican Mountain Airstrip
RanchPilot is back at it with this video of a recent trip into Utah’s Mexican Mountain Airstrip. I asked RanchPilot if the external camera was mounted on the left wing, because he sure seemed to land off the centerline. “Yep, left wingtip. I don’t normally fly past that much runway either, but that SQ lands […]