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FBO gears up for U.S. Open traffic

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PHILADELPHIA/BLUE BELL, Pa. — Avfuel-branded FBO flyADVANCED is gearing up for the annual U.S. OPEN with a triple AVTRIP point promotion (6 points/gallon), giveaways and specials, shuttle service and much more. Based on Wings Field (LOM), flyADVANCED is the nearest... Continue Reading →

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Opinion

The view from above

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Being a pilot offers a special overview of your world and the events affecting it. It’s part of what makes flying special. This month’s devastating tornados call this to mind. Our airborne views of human civilization and nature’s ways are... Continue Reading →

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Airshows & Fly-Ins

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Past president of SUN ’n FUN passes

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Lyle Flagg, a SUN ‘n FUN pioneer, board member and volunteer, passed away Tuesday, May 21, in Brandon, Fla. He was 85. Please share: Continue Reading →

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Cessna’s JT-A takes first production flight

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WICHITA, Kan. — The first production flight of Cessna’s Turbo Skylane 182 JT-A took place May 21 at the company’s facility in Independence, Kan. The aircraft is powered by a piston engine specifically designed to run on Jet-A fuel. Please... Continue Reading →

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Accidents

Wind gust rolls airplane

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Aircraft: RV-4. Injuries: None. Location: Redwood Fall, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane encountered a wind gust on takeoff roll, which lifted the right wing and caused the airplane to roll left. Please share: Continue Reading →

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‘Airpark’ aims to connect kids with aviators

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Getting the next generation of aviators inspired to fly and out to the airport is the focus of Tony Pfau, Stephen McKissen and a group of student filmmakers. “The show will be a family oriented TV show to attract youth to aviation,”... Continue Reading →

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