News

FAA administrator: Sequestration not over yet…

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FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said at a hearing that while he is grateful for the law Congress passed to end air traffic controller furloughs and stave off contract tower defunding, it “does not end the sequester. We will not enjoy... Continue Reading →

Opinion

What oil should I use?

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The two most common questions that I still get are: 1. What oil should I use in my aircraft engine? And 2. Are different brands and grades of oils compatible? Please share: Continue Reading →

Airshows & Fly-Ins

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New Orleans FBO hosts B-17

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NEW ORLEANS – Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, an FBO at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, will host the Texas Raiders, an authentically restored World War II B-17 Bomber owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force, on the weekend of... Continue Reading →

Aircraft

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Dynon Flying Club takes off

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WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Seven employees at Dynon Avionics got together and talked themselves into creating a flying club. Since they work for a leader in avionics for homebuilt aircraft and LSAs, it was only natural that they wanted access to... Continue Reading →

Accidents

Four injured after pilot overloads airplane

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Aircraft: Beech F33A. Injuries: 2 Serious, 2 Minor. Location: Tarentum, Penn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was one of several involved in a Young Eagles event that day to introduce students to general aviation. According to witnesses,... Continue Reading →

Products

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Pilot asks for help to publish children’s book

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Georgia pilot Michael Badger has launched a new project on Kickstarter to fund publishing of  “Pilot Tails High Flying Adventures for Kids,” a children’s book set during the 1930s Golden Age of Aviation. Please share: Continue Reading →