FAA officials anticipate “hundreds of additional takeoffs and landings” as well as an increase in aircraft parked at Las Vegas-area airports as the National Business Aviation Association convention kicks off Oct. 12.
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ATP opens new flight school at KGKY
The new flight training center at Arlington Municipal Airport will be ATP Flight School’s largest in Texas.
Passenger struck by propeller while attempting to move wheel chocks
The pilot’s and the passenger’s improper decision to have the passenger attempt to move a wheel chock while the propeller was turning, which resulted in a serious injury.
Picture of the Day: BirdDog sunset flight
Stan Kasprzyk submitted this photo and note: “Bob Stoney’s O-1E/L-19 BirdDog N4848M relaxes on the grass at the Evergreen Sky Ranch airport (51WA) near Black Diamond, Washington, just before a sunset flight.”
Hood River Fly-In: The best of old and new
Some of the greatest magic of an event like the Hood River Fly-In is that people of all backgrounds and all levels of experience mingle freely and learn about aviation, because there’s always something new to learn.
Video: One of a kind L-Bird
The local television channel’s “Bob and Ted’s Excellent Adventures” series focuses on a family’s L-19.
ASA president prepares to retire
Mike Lorden, president and owner of Aviation Supplies & Academics, will retire Dec. 31, 2021, with Greg Robbins then taking over as president and owner.
Virginia flight school to offer carbon offsets for training
The flight school’s owner hopes the new program will spur other flight schools to take similar steps.
Airport truck ‘plays chicken’ with Mooney
After reaching rotation speed, I observed the airport vehicle cross the runway in front of me. It appeared he was playing chicken. I considered rejecting the takeoff but could not be certain the power changes and braking would help avoid the collision.