The only flying Kitty Hawk intrigued visitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021. Bob Coolbaugh started restoring the plane in 2012, with first flight in 2020.
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Volunteers honored for public benefit flying
“The toughest times often bring out the best in people and it is hard to imagine a tougher time than a global pandemic,” said NAA President Greg Principato. “Those we honor today stepped up at a difficult time to help others who needed it. The aviation community has an amazing history of stepping up. I not only congratulate this year’s Public Benefit Flying awardees, I also thank them for all they’ve done and will do.”
Recovered Wildcat a time capsule with an amazing story to tell
A rare Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat recovered from the depths of Lake Michigan is a time capsule from World War II that was on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.
Can pilots use CBD products?
CBD products are everywhere these days and pilots are asking the FAA how using these products could affect their medical or their ability to fly. In this new video, part of the FAA’s 57 Seconds to Safer Flying, a doctor explains the effects of CBD on our brains and how it can affect our flying.
Pilot pats himself on the back a little too soon
I was pretty impressed with myself that I got stopped in time to quickly dart into the FBO, landing in a record short distance. Unfortunately for me, they have changed the procedures at SMO since the last time I was there.
Video: Flying the Hudson River Corridor
Personally, I’ve never flown as pilot-in-command on the east coast north of Florida. So the idea of flying around New York City is pretty daunting.
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook updated
The handbook, which provides information and guidance on the procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification, was last updated in 2016.
Confusion in tower contributes to near miss
Combine a short-staffed tower, very busy airspace, and the result is a near miss and a controller meltdown.
ATP opens new flight school at KGKY
The new flight training center at Arlington Municipal Airport will be ATP Flight School’s largest in Texas.