83-years-old. First GA flight. Check.
General Aviation
Amphibious Privateer makes first flight
More than 10 years in the making, watching his Privateer fly for the first time was “a highlight” of John Meekins’ life.
Reporter’s Notebook: AirVenture 2018
Reporter Tom Snow shares just some of the highlights from EAA AirVenture 2018.
Two screws + two wires = ADS-B compliance via tailBeacon
A follow-on to the popular skyBeacon from uAvionix, the tailBeacon requires just two screws, two wires and a few minutes to install. ADS-B mandate compliance follows.
New gaming headset inspired by real-word pilot headsets
Real-world pilot headsets were the inspiration for a new gaming headset that has earned the Air Force’s seal of approval.
Landing Gear Upgrade Kit for Aerostar aircraft now available
The Aerostar Landing Gear Upgrade Kit is now available at Aircraft Spruce.
Piper hits tree branch on beach
The pilot reported that during landing on a coastal beach in Anchor Point, Alaska, the Piper PA-18’s left wing hit a driftwood tree branch that protruded from a higher berm. The airplane spun to the left, which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator and both ailerons. The pilot added he had seen the tree, […]
Picture of the Day: Like father, like son
The only thing better than watching airplanes take-off and land with your son (or daughter) is doing so on the other side of the fence.
Kid stuff
By design, and with ambition, EAA Chapter 1240 in Sebring, Florida makes it possible for kids to truly connect with aviation.