Stu Tracy sent in this photo, explaining: “The Cardinal is firmly tied down as a nuclear-appearing thunderstorm passes by at Stanley Creek, Idaho. Still my favorite, even though I shot it in August, 1990. I still have the plane, too!”
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Nostalgia for your coffee table
There was a time when aviation was an almost impossible dream. Millions, no, billions of people around the world were aware of the airplane, but most didn’t have the means to experience flight for themselves. That was the way of the world between 1945 and 1975. Then something miraculous happened. The Boeing 747 became ubiquitous […]
NTSB releases video alert on importance of preflight checks
A Video Safety Alert highlighting the extra vigilance that pilots should take in doing preflight inspections prior to a first flight after maintenance work has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board. The video also addresses the crucial role that mechanics have in ensuring that a plane’s flight control system is rigged correctly after maintenance […]
Diesel Archer DX receives FAA validation
Piper Aircraft reports that Technify Motors GmbH, a German-based member of the Continental Motors Group, has received validation approval from the FAA for its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate in support of the new diesel trainer option, the Archer DX. Originally launched in cooperation with Continental Motors at the Aero Friedrichshafen tradeshow in […]
Western Michigan University takes delivery of new Frasca sim
The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University has taken delivery of a new Frasca SR20 Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD) and has also upgraded its two existing Frasca SR20 FTDs to match the new device. The FTDs will feature upgraded electronic control loading of the flight controls to more accurately recreate the “feel” […]
Rich Englert named Hillsboro Aviation’s chief pilot
Rich Englert has joined Hillboro Aviation‘s management team as chief pilot for the company’s contract and charter division. Division missions include external load, firefighting, aerial survey, film and photography, power line patrol and search and rescue. The company operates a fleet of 13 turbine aircraft and 25 pilots. Englert first entered the helicopter industry in […]
AOPA Foundation kicks off ‘Giving Back’ grant program
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will once again award 10 “Giving Back” grants to charities that are doing good work through general aviation. According to association officials, 10 nonprofits will each receive a $10,000 grant. This is the third year for the foundation’s Giving Back grant program. “The Giving Back grants are […]
Textron Aviation hosts conference for Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker owners
WICHITA, Kan. – Textron Aviation recently welcomed more than 500 Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft owners together for the first time at the Textron Aviation Customer Conference in Wichita. This was the first joint customer conference since the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands combined last year. Throughout the two-day event, customers had access to Textron Aviation leaders and […]
Westchester Aviation Association hires new executive director
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester Aviation Association, which represents general aviation at Westchester County Airport, has named Brittany Davies as its new executive director. Davies has a background in business development, marketing and sales throughout her 15 years in business aviation. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Technology from Metropolitan State University […]