The pilot of an Aviat Husky was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 36 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. On his third approach, he noticed that the windsock was now favoring runway 18 and that the wind was gusting. He did a go-around and made an approach to runway 18. After landing, the left wing started to rise […]
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Picture of the Day: Prospective new pilot
Michael Magnell, who has contributed several stories to General Aviation News, sends in this photo of his friend, Fernando Ferricini, with one of his little twin daughters in a Cessna 210. Fernando, a private pilot, says this particular daughter really likes planes. Michael noted he took this photo at Aero Country Airport (T31) in McKinney, Texas, right […]
Parapalegic pilot earns wings — and the respect of his peers
Learning to fly is challenging for most people. You have to get the money together and put in the time, overcome learning plateaus, and weather, and equipment challenges. Scott Miller from Albia, Iowa, had an additional challenge on the path to getting his wings — he is in a wheelchair. Miller’s journey began in 2006 while serving […]
Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship established
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In celebration of 55 years of continuous float production, Wipaire has created the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship, which will be awarded in July at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “As a longtime and active member of the seaplane community, we continually invest in people and products to better serve […]
Planes, Trains & Automobiles at KPCM
The fifth annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles event will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Plant City Airport (KPCM) in Florida. Presented by The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, officials note it’s a chance to see airplanes, remote control planes, helicopters, model trains in operation and on exhibit, […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks Clecall Upright Pliers
Aircraft Spruce is now the exclusive distributor of the new Clecall Upright Pliers. The Clecall Upright Pliers are faster to use and easier to activate than standard Cleco pliers, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. Spring-loaded to open with less effort, they are 70% lighter than normal Cleco pliers, which helps to reduce fatigue and wrist pain. The […]
Picture of the day: Fighting Ebola
Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot David Francis sent in this photo, noting, “I thought this picture of a health ministry worker spraying bleach on the tires of our Cessna Caravan at Boende in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a flight to support the fight against Ebola might be appropriate. GA airplanes aren’t just for recreation, they do a […]
Flying in Ireland
By AMELIA T. REIHELD There’s one odd thing any American pilot realizes after a day or two in Ireland: There’s a real shortage of airplane noise. Wander the Emerald Isle’s spectacular byways, vibrant towns, and magnificent coasts, even for a fortnight, as I did recently, and it’s unlikely you’ll see a single airplane smaller than […]
Flying car maker seeks exemptions for weight, stall speed
Terrafugia has requested an exemption from the FAA to allow its Transition roadable aircraft — known by most as a flying car — to weigh up to 1,800 pounds and have a stall speed of 54 knots and still be classified as a Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), according to a report at AVweb. The LSA rules set […]