Dean Carrell submitted this photo and note: “My 1982 Arctic Tern in a cornfield grass strip during a trip I took to a friend’s in Minnesota. I’m 74 and fly four or five times a week. I live in Worland, Wyoming, surrounded by mountains and love this type of flying.”
Pilots
What’s in a word?
When unleaded aviation fuel is finally available, how will that impact the oil in your airplane’s engine? Will it mean fewer oil changes?
Savage Norden newest LSA
“The Norden is a high performing, aluminum-wing airplane with electrically controlled leading-edge slats, designed and thoroughly tested for short-field and off-runway performance,” said Bill Canino, president of SportairUSA.
Pilots gather to prepare 21W for summer
The Ranger Creek Work Party and Chili feed has become an annual tradition for pilots to gather and get the airstrip open for summer flying.
Eyes Above the Horizon honors Tuskegee legacy at Moton Field
Students were able to experience the thrill of flight, most of them flying for the first time. Students also had the opportunity receive mentoring advice from military and commercial airline pilots on hand.
Pilot experiences in-flight electrical fire
The acrid smell of an electrical fire was evident even though I didn’t see any flames.
Passion and a plan: Zach Drum’s aviation journey
Zachary attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with his friend Drew Wilson. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 2012 and a Master of Science in Finance from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Tecnam introduces new two-seat trainer
The new two-seat aircraft is designed to guide student pilots from their first flight up to an instrument rating, according to Tecnam officials.
Turbine teaser
“The first tests are very promising indeed. We are continuing the tests to validate the performance, but the advantages are already visible: No vibration, quieter than the VL3-915, higher reliability, and a TBO multiplied by two.”