Michael Magnell, who has contributed several stories to General Aviation News, sends in this photo of his friend, Fernando Ferricini, with one of his little twin daughters in a Cessna 210. Fernando, a private pilot, says this particular daughter really likes planes. Michael noted he took this photo at Aero Country Airport (T31) in McKinney, Texas, right […]
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Parapalegic pilot earns wings — and the respect of his peers
Learning to fly is challenging for most people. You have to get the money together and put in the time, overcome learning plateaus, and weather, and equipment challenges. Scott Miller from Albia, Iowa, had an additional challenge on the path to getting his wings — he is in a wheelchair. Miller’s journey began in 2006 while serving […]
Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship established
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In celebration of 55 years of continuous float production, Wipaire has created the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship, which will be awarded in July at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “As a longtime and active member of the seaplane community, we continually invest in people and products to better serve […]
‘Living in the Age of Airplanes’ to be released April 10
National Geographic Studios will release “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” – formerly titled Aviation: The Invisible Highway – theatrically to Giant Screen, IMAX, Digital and Museum cinemas beginning April 10, 2015. Narrated by Harrison Ford, “Living in the Age of Airplanes” is “an epic journey through 18 countries and across all seven continents as it […]
Planes, Trains & Automobiles at KPCM
The fifth annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles event will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Plant City Airport (KPCM) in Florida. Presented by The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, officials note it’s a chance to see airplanes, remote control planes, helicopters, model trains in operation and on exhibit, […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks Clecall Upright Pliers
Aircraft Spruce is now the exclusive distributor of the new Clecall Upright Pliers. The Clecall Upright Pliers are faster to use and easier to activate than standard Cleco pliers, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. Spring-loaded to open with less effort, they are 70% lighter than normal Cleco pliers, which helps to reduce fatigue and wrist pain. The […]
Picture of the day: Fighting Ebola
Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot David Francis sent in this photo, noting, “I thought this picture of a health ministry worker spraying bleach on the tires of our Cessna Caravan at Boende in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a flight to support the fight against Ebola might be appropriate. GA airplanes aren’t just for recreation, they do a […]
Flying in Ireland
By AMELIA T. REIHELD There’s one odd thing any American pilot realizes after a day or two in Ireland: There’s a real shortage of airplane noise. Wander the Emerald Isle’s spectacular byways, vibrant towns, and magnificent coasts, even for a fortnight, as I did recently, and it’s unlikely you’ll see a single airplane smaller than […]
California flying club named to Top 10 flight schools list
Are clubs becoming the dominant force in local flight training? When Bakersfield Flying Club president Bill Woodbury learned that the club had been named as a top tier American flight school, he was shocked for two reasons: First, he never thought of his club as a flight school and, second, his group had never sought such […]