SALINA, Kansas — The unmanned aircraft systems program on Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is adding to its academic offerings through a new collaboration with a neighboring university. Starting this fall, students in Kansas State Polytechnic’s UAS program will be able to enroll in an emergency management minor taken through Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU), which is […]
General Aviation
Instability leads to fatal stall
The Raven departed its home airport for a local flight near Mattituck, N.Y. Radar data indicated that, about nine minutes after departure, the airplane was at 7,400 feet mean sea level (msl) and had begun a left 270° turn. The last radar return, which was recorded about a minute later, showed the airplane about 1,100 feet msl, which […]
Picture of the day: Passing on the aviation bug
Daniel Brian sent in this photo with a short note: “Here’s a photo of my son and I taking advantage of a perfect evening in our 1946 J-3. Doing my best to pass along the aviation ‘bug’ like my dad did for me. By the way, this is using a flightflix strut mount and GoPro.”
Living next to the airport
By JAMES J. PIEKLO You know the type. They move next to a railroad track or an airport then immediately start complaining about the noise. I happen to live directly under the flight path of Ocean City Municipal Airport (26N) in New Jersey, and I don’t mind the noise in the least. Our in-house VHF radio […]
Video: Flying a Cessna into O’Hare
Would you do it? Check out this video of two pilots flying a Cessna into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Pilot’s Guide to Avionics debuts at Oshkosh
Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2016-17 edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, July 25-31. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035-2036 in […]
Phillips 66 Aviation promotes three
Phillips 66 Aviation has named R. G. (Greg) Still Manager, General Aviation, U.S. Sales. Still will be based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Still has more than 35 years of experience in numerous management and marketing roles in the industry, most recently serving as Branded Sales Manager, Wholesale. He’s also served as Manager, Wholesale Sales Mid-Con at ConocoPhillips, and […]
Cesssna offers hard point provisions on Grand Caravan EX
Cessna has recently received certification for hard point provisions for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX. These hard points give owners additional mission capabilities, such as extended range with additional fuel tanks, increased cargo space, agricultural operations and the ability to configure the aircraft for missions that require armament, company officials explained. The Grand Caravan EX is […]
Aircraft Weight and Balance 2016 edition released
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Aircraft Weight and Balance 2016 Edition (FAA-H-8083-1B). The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balance technology in conducting safe and efficient flight. The objective of this handbook is twofold: To provide the airframe and powerplant […]