Robert Erenstein submitted this photo and note: “In Europe there are many enthusiasts trying to keep history alive. Besides US-built aircraft, there is still a number of the famous Supermarine Spitfires airworthy today. This specific one entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1942 and has a confirmed number of seven kills during World War II. After the war it was used as an instructional airframe and gate guard. It became famous as static aircraft in the famous ‘Battle of Britain’ movie of 1969. It was restored to flying condition and took to the sky again in 1995. Today she is part of The Fighter Collection Fleet. Its attractive shape and above all its music-producing engine can be seen and heard at airshows throughout Europe.”
Pilots
Flight training tips from a pro
But most general aviation pilots don’t get the chance to go to FlightSafety, CAE Simuflite, SimCom, or some other FAR Part 142 Training Center. But that doesn’t mean we can’t pick up some tips from the CFIs who train the pilots who fly the big iron or business jets.
Risky business
A new study from researchers in Australia finds that pilots may take more risks than most people, but those risks are “calculated” and include enhanced caution while flying.
New terminal opens at KOJA
The new terminal was necessary because the current building, attached to the Stafford Air and Space Museum, would not accommodate the increasing air traffic that the airport was experiencing, state aviation officials explained.
Hartzell extends RAF discounts
Hartzell will continue to make a $250 contribution to RAF for each of these special sales.
Picture of the Day: My son’s first flight
Paul Wohllebe submitted this photo and note: “My son Michael at the controls on his first flight with me. (Mom finally said ok). Picture taken in Buckeye, Arizona.”
The case against flight instruction
Being a CFI can be a dull, repetitive, low-paying position where you work under a chief instructor who does little more than deride and insult their staff. However, the CFI trade can also allow us the ability to do high quality work that benefits clients tremendously. It’s entirely the choice of the individual which path they take.
New cabins and more added to Ryan Field
New cabins and new bear boxes to store food are just two of the improvements volunteers worked on this season at Montana’s Ryan Field.
ASA introduces Push-to-Talk Switch
The switch can be used in place of fumbling with a hand-held mic for all pilot communications, according to ASA officials, who note it is compatible with most aircraft radios and intercoms.