EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — College-age aviation enthusiasts have a pathway to Oshkosh this year with a new Collegiate Volunteer Program for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. The 63rd annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association takes place July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The program is designed for college students, whether […]
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State tax guide for GA released
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2015 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. The guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states. It also addresses the sales and use taxes applicable to aircraft sales, ownership, leases, parts, and labor. Included in the guide are common exemptions from the state sales […]
Berm bangs up Cessna
The student pilot was attempting to land a Cessna 172 in Kremmling, Colo. There were snow and ice berms alongside the runway. According to the student pilot, after touchdown, he thought the right wing was low, so he attempted to correct the airplane’s track with the addition of rudder and aileron. During the ground roll, […]
Picture of the day: Taking a ride with Grandpa
Dale Andersen sent in this photo, explaining: “My granddaughter and I flying my Aeronca Champ. At 6 years of age, she loves to fly.”
Baby, it’s cold outside
If you live in the eastern half of the United States, you may have noticed that nature has turned a bit nippy lately. Even in the deep south they’ve felt the brisk embrace of winter’s furious freeze. There’s no getting around it. It’s some kind of cold out there, and frankly, I don’t care for […]
Video: Aerobatics in an Extra 300LX
Our friends at The HD Pilot sent in this video of Flying Aerobatics in an Extra 330LX [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUl2VpCaAGw&w=560&h=315]
GARD air traffic recording now at GA airports
Invisible Intelligence reports that its G.A.R.D. (General Audio Recording Device) is now providing air traffic recording at airports in 12 states, with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont on board with 100% funding. The GARD software generates reports showing hourly, daily, monthly, yearly traffic patterns and more, company officials note.
PilotMall sweepstakes to award ride-along with Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
LAKELAND, Florida — Aviation retailer Pilot Mall is sponsoring a sweepstakes, with the prize a ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. “We wanted to do something extra special this year,” said Neil Glazer, founder and president of Pilot Mall. “The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team has been a superstar of the […]
New book explains how to wire experimental aircraft
Now available is “The Aircraft Wiring Guide,” a new book for the aircraft homebuilder that explains the ins and outs of wiring a modern experimental aircraft.After talking to thousands of fellow homebuilders and giving many presentations at fly-ins around the country, the author, Marc Ausman, said he realized there was a need for information to design and […]