Three Dallas-area pilots had a simple idea: Why not meet with all our friends at the airport once a month and enjoy some coffee and donuts? In less than two years, Airplanes & Coffee has expanded outside the Dallas area and become a non-profit organization that offers scholarships to help defray some of the costs of getting into general aviation.
General Aviation
Do you fly along the East Coast in the summer?
A free webinar slated for June 29, 2022, will offer tips and tricks on how to minimize exposure to potential adverse weather conditions found in the Appalachians and the eastern coastal region.
FBOs offer deals for pilots flying to Oshkosh
As general aviation ramps up for the big show, slated for July 25-31, 2022, GlobalAir.com has added a list to its site of deals being offered by FBOs around the country to pilots flying to Oshkosh, such as discounts on fuel, food, and camping.
MRO Insider merges with European company to offer global coverage
The two companies help aircraft owners find maintenance providers around the world. Officials note that users find “three to six competitive quotes for AOG response quicker than sitting on hold with a single call center.”
Distracted pilot forgets to remove pitot tube cover
Upon takeoff roll, noticed airspeed indicator not showing airspeed.
Picture of the Day: Lobster Lake
Larry LeRoy submitted this photo and note: “My 1968 Cessna 180 on Edo floats on Lobster Lake in Maine. I landed on the lake to check up on a couple of canoes that were waving what I thought was a distress signal. Ended up they were friends who recognized my plane and just wanted to say hi. This was a picture they later sent to me.”
Forecasting turbulence in the search for a smoother ride
Combining the automated reporting from the more than 1,000 aircraft, PIREPs, and radar information, the hourly GTG forecast — which is updated at 15-minute intervals — produces a “nowcast.”
CAP cadets take charge at airshows
Across the United States, more than 23,000 young people participate in CAP’s cadet programs.
Test your piloting skills at the Okie Derby Proficiency Rally
Pilots submit speed handicaps to the nearest nautical mile per hour and fuel estimates to the nearest 10th of one gallon for the aircraft they will be flying in the Okie Derby. The winner is the pilot who flies the closest to their speed and fuel estimates.