The B-17 will stay in Texas, finding a new home at the Mid America Flight Museum.
General Aviation
Sporty’s Foundation spreads Christmas cheer with surprise scholarships
The surprise scholarships add to the more than $150,000 the foundation gave in 2020 to grow aviation.
Fort Worth Jet & Associates takes off at Meacham International Airport
The company provides professional services to those buying new aircraft.
Student’s first solo bends 172
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Pictures of the Day: Merry Christmas
Gerald Griggs submitted these photos and a note: “Living on a residential grass runway, I decided to pull my Aeronca K out of the hangar and move it to the front yard as Christmas decoration. I tied the airplane down securely then applied decorations to the yard, including lights for the airplane. A few days later, right on schedule, came a beautiful snow creating this wonderful photo opportunity. Merry Christmas to all.”
FAA grants Santa Claus special flight permissions
“Let’s face it, 2020 was a difficult year and we all could use some special holiday cheer that only Santa can deliver.”
Work begins on alternative method to comply with Superior Air Parts crankshaft AD
The Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) would allow aircraft owners impacted by the crankshaft AD to comply “at a significantly lower cost without impacting the engine’s or aircraft’s safety.”
Avflight acquires KFFZ FBO, plans expansion
Avflight acquired the FBO facilities from Falcon Executive Aviation at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ).
Aborted landing goes awry
The student pilot’s failure to establish a positive climb rate during an aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and the right main landing gear collapsing.