The airline transport pilot, 64, who had logged more than 24,000 hours, volunteered to deliver the Pipistrel Alpha trainer from an airport in Indiana to a maintenance facility. He made the arrangements for the flight, including preflight planning. A commercial pilot, 22, who had logged 388 hours, chose to ride along to gain flight experience and […]
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Pictures of the day: Breitling Jet Team in Times Square
The Breitling Jet Team recently brought a full-size L-39C Albatros jet to New York City’s Times Square as part of the team’s first ever North American tour to New York City. In addition to the Jet Team, VIPs in attendance will include friends of the brand, professional golfer and amateur pilot Morgan Hoffmann, golfer Suzann Pettersen, in town […]
The 2015 Cactus Fly-In: Antique aeronautica in the desert
Story and Photos By Steven Valinski In early March, when most of the U.S. is beginning to thaw from the winter chill, aviation is in full bloom in the desert. On March 6-7, aviation enthusiasts in the southwest U.S. were treated to a display of antique and classic aircraft at the 2015 Cactus Fly-In. The […]
ThinkGlobalFlight takes off
BURBANK, Calif. — On June 13 Think Global Flight (TGF) begins its around the world flight designed to promote education and inspire more than 20,000 students in 21 countries across the globe. Joining the flight will be ThinkGlobalFlight Ambassadors Astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin and Voyager pilot Dick Rutan. Aldrin joins the crew on most of their journey, […]
NBAA Regional Forum slated for Teterboro
Global economic, product and technology trends in business aviation, and their impact on Teterboro Airport and the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area, will be part of the discussion at an upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) event. The NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held at the Landmark Aviation facility at Teterboro […]
University streamlines career path for pilots
The University of Cincinnati – Clermont College Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Training Program has received iauthority from the FAA to certify its graduates for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certification (R-ATP). The R-ATP authority allows graduates to fill airline first-officer positions with reduced total flying experience shortly after graduation, according to officials.. “Not only […]
NH Aviation Museum sets homebuilt fly-in
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will hold a fly-in Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. All aircraft are welcome, with a special parking area for experimental aircraft, according to museum officials. There will be activities throughout the day, including fabric covering of a Kitfox aircraft […]
Guardian Mobility launches rental program
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — Guardian Mobility, a supplier of tracking avionics, has launched a new rental program for Automatic Flight Following (AFF) for fixed and rotary wing customers. Subscribers will receive a portable Guardian G3 tracking unit with antenna, which offers a configurable tracking-reporting interval; has very low power consumption; and is portable from one aircraft to another with minimal installation time. The […]
Pacific Coast Avionics receives Garmin award
PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Coast Avionics has received Garmin’s 2014 Top 10 Elite Platinum Dealer Award. “Even though this is our 19th year in a row, each time we are presented with this prestigious award, it becomes more special than the last,” said Dewey Conroy, vice president and COO. “With there being over 800 […]