Michael Townsley submitted this photo and note: “Night has fallen on Sig Field, Montezuma, Iowa. That is the hangar my Champ is in. Hazel Sig Hester owns the airport. She is 101 years young!”
General Aviation
Mind the learning line
You won’t be check ride ready after reading this book, but it may just jog your memory on a topic you’ve not thought of in many years or it may provide the exact jumping off point to go deep on something of interest.
What’s in that hangar?
The latest in a series of videos by Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com takes a peek into the hangars of avid aviators. The latest features Bob Rogers, who bases his two aircraft at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas. Bob’s hangar houses his 1966 V35 Bonanza and his experimental Mustang II, which Bob says means he has the “best of both worlds.”
First-ever Latin Aerospace Industry Expo planned for 2023
The Latino Pilots Association will host the first-ever Latin Aerospace Industry Expo Sept. 15, 2023, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
FlightServ opens new facility at KTTN
The 110,000-square-foot complex situated on 22 acres features the new FBO, office space, and an 80,000-square-foot heated hangar to accommodate the FBO’s growing customer base, according to company officials.
Rebel crashes on takeoff due to brake malfunction
A partially engaged right wheel brake, which restricted the airplane’s acceleration and the pilot’s ability to pitch to takeoff attitude, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Back in the day
Marc Sas submitted this photo and note: “Felts Field Spokane. A bit of nostalgia at Spokane, Washington’s first airline passenger terminal at Felts Field (KSFF). Random visiting aircraft, probably for lunch at the Skyway Cafe. I was working for Western Aviation at the time doing line service.”
Human Factors: The second decision
It’s very easy, after making one bad decision, to make another. And following two bad decisions, not only is your reservoir of luck running low, your options have just been significantly narrowed as well. At three bad decisions, you might as well just call the NTSB yourself to save a bystander the trouble.
AOPA unveils new fly-in strategy
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has unveiled its new fly-in strategy: Partnering with existing aviation events around the country.