HEBER CITY, Utah — OK3 AIR, the FBO at Heber City Municipal Airport-Russ McDonald Field (36U), has reopened for daylight operations after the first phase of a runway and apron refurbishment was completed. Construction still continues on the field lighting electrical system, FBO officials note. The project consisted of three separate phases. The first phase involved […]
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Museum slated Father’s Day Open Cockpit Event
A special Father’s Day Open Cockpit event begins at noon, Sunday, June 21, at Oakland Aviation Museum in California. “Open Cockpit is when the museum’s visitors can sit in famous aircraft, including A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair, Harrier, and Mig-15,” said Ian Wright, operations director. “They can also walk through the Short Solent Mk […]
RV balloons on landing
The pilot, accompanied by a passenger, was attempting to land the RV-7A at an airport in Altoona, Pa. He maintained 80 mph on final approach and slowed to 70 mph at touchdown. Upon touchdown on the main landing gear, a wind gust occurred, and the airplane ballooned, then came down hard on the nose landing […]
Picture of the day: Paying tribute
On its first tour of the United States, the Breitling Jet Team recently flew over an exact replica of General Lafayette’s 18th-century ship, the Hermione in Chesapeake Bay, Va. The team, based in Dijon, France, flew over the historic ship to pay tribute to the role it served in the American Revolutionary War, and as a “testament […]
Congressman unveils plan to separate ATC from FAA
The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has announced that he is working to separate air traffic control (ATC) functions from the FAA as part of the ongoing FAA reauthorization process. In his June 15 remarks before the Aero Club of Washington, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania), proposed creating a not-for-profit, federally chartered corporation to operate and […]
Video: Sky Combat Ace takes flight in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Las Vegas-based Sky Combat Ace will open its second location in San Diego July 1, taking off from Gillespie Field with its aerobatic and aerial combat experiences. Customers can choose to fly either an Extra 330LC aerobatic stunt plane capable of pulling +/- 10 G’s; or a Waco Classic open cockpit biplane. Guided by an […]
Garmin introduces D2 Bravo
Garmin has introduced D2 Bravo, an aviator GPS watch. D2 Bravo incorporates Garmin’s direct-to and nearest airport navigation features, complete with a worldwide aviation navigation database. New features includes altitude alerts, including preset alerts for altitudes requiring supplemental oxygen, as well as easy access to current aviation weather information. In addition to in-flight functionality, D2 Bravo incorporates activity […]
Vectren Dayton Air Show adds ultralight display
DAYTON, Ohio — Some of the most fascinating flying machines at this weekend’s Vectren Dayton Air Show will also be some of the tiniest. While massive military jets such as the Air Force C-17 Globemaster III airlifter and KC-135 refueler will dominate the static display area at Dayton International Airport, spectators will also have a […]
New journals in ASA reader app
The Journal of Unmanned Aerial Systems and the International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace are now available in the ASA Reader App for iOS. The Journal of Unmanned Aerial Systems provides a forum for scholarly dialogue of original research, articles, books, essays, and commentary by both internationally established and developing experts in the various disciplines […]