Jeff Fouche, a CFII at Latitude Aviation in Hayden, Idaho, sent in these photos of a Cessna 170B taken at Sky Island Ranch (ID13), approximately 25 nm south of Coeur d’Alene Airpor (KCOE). “I just dropped in to say hi and introduce myself,” he explained.
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Southeast Aviators takes off
Two Greenville, S.C., pilots have joined forces to create a new group for minority pilots called Southeast Aviators. While a relatively new pilot — he got his private ticket in April — Theron Burton has been fascinated with flight since he was a child. A ride in a neighbor’s plane when he was just 12 […]
Overhaul Bids makes pricing public
What does an average engine overhaul cost? Now you can see actual numbers from projects that have gone through OverhaulBids.com. Continental Overhauls Lycoming Overhauls Pratt & Whitney Overhauls Alan Depauw, Overhaul Bids founder, said jokingly, “Don’t ask me how long it took to do this. I’d rather forget.” “We already have a complete directory of […]
The Amélia Project uses aviation to help change lives
CAMBRIDGE, U.K. — A Community Interest Company has created a new project to use aviation to help people in need and charities. The Amélia Project supports people facing hardship, such as those fighting life-threatening conditions, or people who have suffered abuse, and their families. It does this by offering free flights, often to the places of their dreams […]
Bad Elf launches Kickstarter to fun initial production of ADS-B for iPad
Bad Elf has introduced an ADS-B receiver product for the iPad. “It’s the industry’s first affordable weather and traffic receiver for the iPad and other tablets, starting at just $299,” Brett Hackleman, CTO and co-founder of the company, said. “We also offer a model with an integrated Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for backup attitude information, for just […]
Fire detection flight fatal
The commercial pilot departed on a fire detection flight for a state fire commission using a predetermined flight route. He was receiving flight-following services from the dispatch center and was reporting his flight progress to a dispatcher. He reported entering the eastern boundary of the forest district near Oden, Ark., and then turning north toward […]
Picture of the day: Let’s go fly!
Sylvia Brown recently sent in this photo of her grandson, Asa Lamar Flowers, taken at Peachtree Dekalb Airport in Georgia, watching planes after having lunch. “I call it ‘Let’s go fly!” she said. “He has enjoyed flying with his grandfather, Asa V. Brown, in his Swift 80999 and Navion N7BJ based at 18A.”
Not all doom and gloom
Doom and gloom too often find the spotlight. While some view the world through Eeyore’s sad eyes, many are too busy enjoying what life — and flying — have to offer. A FRESHMAN’S FIRST SEMESTER Swayne Martin is a freshman at the University of North Dakota (UND). He also happens to co-lease a 1968 Cessna 172I with […]
Homebuilt safety improves in 2015
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The safety level of homebuilt aircraft continues to improve, as fatal accident totals have dropped significantly over a 12-month period covering much of 2015, according to data analyzed by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The totals, which include fatal accidents during the 2015 federal fiscal year (October 2014 through […]