A lifelong lover of all things aviation and aerospace, Eric Crump, who started the aerospace program at Polk State College, will take over as executive director of SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence in June 2022.
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Student’s foot slips off brake
I applied brakes to position the aircraft onto the taxiway however it felt like my shoes slipped off the brake and the airplane rolled onto the grassy area.
Picture of the Day: Preflight inspection
Mark Cartwright submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol cadets in Fullerton, California, are shown how to conduct a preflight inspection prior to their flight.”
Pipistrel breaks yet another record
In all my years in light aviation, I have never heard of a higher value paid for any light aircraft company. In fact, I’ve never heard any number even close to that.
Avgas coalition calls 100LL ban discrimination
“The lack of 100LL fuel at Reid-Hillview has already had a negative impact on humanitarian flights because aircraft are now unable to refuel at the airport.”
Noise mitigation at a backcountry airstrip
Even backcountry pilots need to be aware of the noise when landing on airstrips. A new traffic pattern at 17A, plus other measures, ensures GA is being a good neighbor.
Pilot shortage leads to new aircraft leasing program
RESIDCO, a Chicago-based company that specializes in the leasing of commercial aircraft and engines, has expanded into flight training with the acquisition of Brown Aviation Lease. The acquisition includes 31 aircraft on lease to flight schools and universities, with more expected to be delivered in 2022.
Picture of the Day: Dreaming through the fence
David Hayes, who flies this Cirrus SR22, submitted this photo and note: “Someday when I grow up! I dream of bigger things.”
The journey from SUN ‘n FUN to Oshkosh
Will our LSA expert’s prediction that the new Light-Sport Aircraft rules will be unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 come true? He says that while he’s not betting the farm, it’s “a fairly safe prediction.”