Tailwind Aviation Solutions in Perry, Georgia, is expanding its operations, along with its staff, inspiring young mechanics to learn the ropes while building a bright future not only for themselves, but the general aviation Industry.
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If You Fly It You Should Be Able To Fix It
“If you fly it you should be able to fix it.” That’s the rule one family has lived by for generations. Discover the inspiring story of an aviation family whose patriarch spent 50 years maintaining their personal fleet, passing down invaluable mechanic skills and a lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren.
Questions From The Cockpit: How Do Rotary Engines Work?
Amanda, a private pilot in Minnesota, writes: I was reading about the early aviation engines, and with the rotary engine, the entire engine spun. How on earth did that work with getting spark to the cylinders? Obviously cables were out…
Avflight Expands FBO Operations Into Northern Michigan
According to company officials, the new 6,000-square-foot facility is built with exposed wood beams, warm natural finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The space also includes a large gas fireplace and an enclosed outdoor patio designed to accommodate travelers throughout the entire year.
AOPA Adds Maintenance To High School Aviation Curriculum
To help address the ongoing aviation mechanic shortage, the AOPA Foundation is expanding its free High School Aviation STEM Curriculum to include maintenance and manufacturing.
Flying The Perfect Cross-Country
Close to 100 women pilots took to the skies for the 49th annual Air Race Classic, an ultimate cross-country flying adventure spanning 2,400 nautical miles.
ALSIM Introduces LSA Sim
Powered by a flight model using the Rotax 912 engine, the AL3X reflects the performance and handling characteristics found across a broad range of modern LSA platforms, including the Tecnam P-Mentor, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Sling, Bristell, Van’s RV series, and Evektor Harmony.
Wichita Aero Club Names New Executive Director
The Wichita Aero Club has named Ashley Bowen Cook as its new executive director. A longtime advocate for the aviation community and the organization’s first female board chair, Cook will lead the club into its next chapter.
Questions From The Cockpit: Why Are They Called Wig-Wag Lights?
Curtis, a student pilot in Arizona, writes: On a training flight yesterday I saw an airplane coming in to land that had landing lights on the wings that were alternately flashing off and on. My CFI said that it was a “wig-wag” system. Such a funny name. I’m wondering where it came from.