A proverb states that “success has many fathers,” and that was certainly true in the successful effort to preserve Stovepipe Wells Airport (L09) in Death Valley National Park in California, according to Tim Riley, a director of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF).
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Non-profit celebrates the Grand Dames of Aviation
“Cultivating the talent, innovation, and leadership of women is critical for the future of aviation and aerospace,” noted Carol Dean, founder of the Grand Dames of Aviation.
New version of Flight Schedule Pro integrates with LogTen Pilot Logbook
“One of the top requests from operators, students, and instructors alike has been the integration of a pilot logbook with Flight Schedule Pro,” says Jasen Barnes, Flight Schedule Pro CEO.
Picture of the Day: His first flight
Michael A. Crognale submitted this photo and note: “Noah gets ready for his first airplane flight ever in 2020 when he was 10. We flew Cessna 150N N66472 out of Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) in Virginia. He fell in love with it and is now a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol looking forward to training for his private pilot certificate.”
Human Factors: Whose fault, really?
When a mechanic’s error leads to an accident, does the pilot and aircraft owner share some of the responsibility?
New manager takes the helm at KBIE
After 50 years at Beatrice Municipal Airport (KBIE) in Nebraska, Airport Manager Diana Smith has retired. Taking her place is Dennis Schmitt, an Air Force veteran who has worked in aviation his entire career.
Air Safety Institute video analyzes Wings Over Dallas midair collision
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Early Analysis series providing an initial examination of the Nov. 12, 2022, midair collision between a Bell P–63F Kingcobra and a Boeing B–17G Flying Fortress during the 2022 Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport in Texas.
Sporty’s Introduces PJ2+ radio
According to Sporty’s officials, the PJ2+, is the only handheld aviation radio that can be connected to standard aviation headset plugs without using a special adapter.
A near miss on the runway
My student and I were approximately 10 knots below our rotation speed when I look up and to my left and notice there is an aircraft taking off on Runway 14 and we are on a direct collision course if no action is taken by either pilot.