News
FAA slowing drone use to fight wildfires
By Ben SclairFire fighters hoping to use drones to “map a fire’s size and speed, and identify hot spots,” are running up against FAA regulation. A New York Times story notes a drone is precluded, “from operating out of sight of a ground-based pilot. If distance or... Continue Reading →
Opinion
OKC tornado fund to assist aviation community victims
By Todd HuvardIn the face of a frightening afternoon across the Oklahoma City region, while a massive killer tornado was ripping through their homes, the folks at AIC Title Service were continuing to solve problems for aircraft owners that were depending on... Continue Reading →
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Just Aircraft hosts fly-in despite bad weather
By Ben SclairWalhalla, SC – Just Aircraft hosted about 20 aircraft last week-end at its factory homecoming for Highlander and SuperSTOL builders. Please share: Continue Reading →
Aircraft
Quicksilver Aircraft Northeast will cover New England
By Ben SclairTEMECULA, Calif. – Quicksilver Aeronautics has dealers around the globe. In fact, significantly more sales are made out of the United States than domestically. The company started in the early 1970s and can boast 15,000 aircraft flying in nearly 100 nations. However,... Continue Reading →
Accidents
Wind gust rolls airplane
By Meg GodlewskiAircraft: 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 →
Products
‘Airpark’ aims to connect kids with aviators
By Ben SclairGetting 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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