Flabob Airport in Riverside, Calif., will be the scene for what is predicted to be the largest Gathering of Cubs in the west this summer.
Two pilots, one day, 104 airports… and more than $10,000 for charity
July 7, 2006 by Leave a Comment
It’s one of those feats that many a pilot dreams of tackling: Land at all public-use airports in their state in one day.
Symphony files for protection from creditors
July 7, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Symphony Aircraft Industries, which produces the Symphony 160 two-seat trainer, has entered into the Canadian version of bankruptcy.
Guess who else is against user fees?
July 7, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Most GA pilots are against them, as well as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association and a host of other alphabet groups. But did you know that air traffic controllers also are against user fees?
The one with the most toys wins
July 7, 2006 by Leave a Comment
If big boy toys like airplanes, sports memorabilia and classic cars make your pulse quicken, you may want to be in Lubbock, Texas, July 15 when Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers auction off the assets of Jonathan D. “Jody” Nelson. Nelson pled guilty in April to embezzling more than $77 million from his employer. As he’s awaiting sentencing, his assets are being sold for restitution.
A different kind of flying
July 7, 2006 by Leave a Comment
What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s name doing on a dragster? The jet-powered vehicle, which races at National Hot Rod Association events around the country, accelerates from zero to 60 mph in less than a second and reaches a top speed of 270 mph. So it’s no wonder it attracts attention wherever it goes, whether it’s a motor race or Oshkosh.
Under cover
June 23, 2006 by Leave a Comment
The next time you struggle with your aircraft’s canvas cover think about this: When Howard Hughes moved the HK-1 to Long Beach, Calif., for final assembly, he insisted that a tent made of canvas and pipe be erected to protect the behemoth aircraft from the elements.
Pass the salt–and a pen
June 23, 2006 by Leave a Comment
After Jimmy Doolittle made the first flight solely by reference to instruments, the Doolittles celebrated by throwing a dinner party. Ever the gracious hostess, Josephine Doolittle asked the guests to help commemorate the event by signing the white linen tablecloth. She then embroidered the names in black thread.
Rules for flight
June 9, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Some common wisdom that’s good to revisit now and then:
Mission accomplished
May 19, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Bruce Bohannon’s Flyin’ Tiger has completed its mission for ExxonMobil Corp.
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