Today’s photos were originally published in the Vermont Aviation June newsletter, with a great story about how students from the Molly Stark Elementary School visited William H. Morse State Airport (DDH) in Bennington, Vermont. The accompanying story by 2nd Lt Christopher Wright — who also took the photos — notes that “a group of Mrs. Kline’s students from […]
General Aviation
‘The design has always been there’
I’m not an avid book reader. Never have been. I wish I was. I’ve bought many books I have yet to read. My wife and daughters are always reading. My dad often read three or four books at a time. We still have most of his books. So, with school wrapped up for the summer […]
Pilot shortage: Where’d all the pilots go?
Professional pilot Erika Armstrong asks — then answers — that question in a recent blog post at DisciplesofFlight.com. The problem, she says, comes down to respect and pride. “The aviation industry begs for leaders who recognize the balance required between honoring this glorious industry, while still making enormous amounts of money. It can be done, but […]
FAA requests comments on glider transponder requirement
The FAA is requesting comments on the removal of the current exception for gliders from the transponder requirement for aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS). This is part of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that is being conducted in response to recommendations from members of Congress and the NTSB. Comments are due by […]
Flight training podcasts launched
MzeroA.com is releasing five new flight training podcasts geared towards different segments of the flight training market. Starting with “Inspire Aviation” which is geared towards the starting points of flight training, including how to budget, how to find time for learning to fly, etc., the podcast series continues with “The Private Pilot Podcast,” “The Instrument Pilot Podcast,” […]
AirNav publishes FBOs’ Oshkosh promotions and discounts
AirNav.com has published its annual “FBO Promotions & Discounts” page for pilots on their way to this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. “We received a lot of emails from pilots asking when we would publish the ‘Oshkosh’ page so they could start planning their trip this year. I think just as many FBOs started sending me […]
MH Systems debuts oxygen refill kit
For pilots wanting to refill their portable or built-in oxygen tanks, Mountain High Equipment & Supply Company (MH Oxygen Systems) has created the Pilot Refill Kit. The kit includes a non-venting style High Pressure Oxygen Regulator (a vented style regulator is available upon request, at no extra charge) and four of the most common fill […]
Wing hits fuel dock
The pilot was taxiing the Cessna 172N to the fuel pump after he landed at Tell City, Ind., when he turned his focus away from making sure the left wing was clear of the fuel dock. Consequently, the left wing hit the dock and sustained substantial damage. The NTSB determined the probable cause as the […]
Picture of the day: Perfect picnic spot
Gary Lanthrum sent in this photo of a Maule taking off from Copalis Beach Airport (S16) in Washington State. “The designated runway is on the sand at the beach and is the perfect spot for a flying picnic out of the Seattle area,” Gary explains.