A corporate pilot has launched Hangar Direct, a website similar to Airbnb that helps pilots find temporary hangar space.
Make a safe landing with Arrival Alert Notices
A new tool is now available to help pilots avoid lining up to land on a wrong taxiway, runway, or airport, say FAA officials, who note that GA pilots account for 83% of wrong-surface events.
You Can Fly challenge raises over $6 million
The AOPA Foundation’s You Can Fly program comprises four initiatives: High school aviation STEM curriculum, flight training, flying clubs, and the Rusty Pilots program.
Hartzell Propeller Service Center doubles warranty length
The warranty has been expanded to two year or 2,000 flight hours.
Soft, wet turf runway and tailwheel bad combination
The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Sunset flight
Perry Shaul submitted this photo and note: “A sunset flight over the Niobrara River in Nebraska in a 1968 Cessna Cardinal piloted by Perry Shaul. The picture was taken by Kim Shaul.”
Reality can be inconvenient
Accepting reality is not always convenient, but it is a worthy goal. The savings can be considerable in terms of cash — and life itself.
Mass arrival schedule set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
The schedule is set for groups of specific aircraft types to land as mass arrivals prior to the start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which is set for July 22-28, 2024, at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH).
Able Flight partners with Southern Illinois University
Able Flight will provide two specially adapted Vashon Ranger Light Sport Aircraft in which the student pilots will learn to fly. SIU instructors will receive factory-provided transitional training in the Ranger.