NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Charleston Southern University is launching its new Commercial Aviation Pilot Program, the state’s first college aviation program, on Thursday. CSU Aeronautics Department Chairman Col. Christopher Will said the next closest are Liberty University to the north and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to the south. CSU’s new …
Read More »Fragments of metal found in doomed Texas plane’s oil filter
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) – A mechanic found metal particles in an oil filter while servicing a small plane before it crashed in central Texas, killing its pilot, federal investigators. In a preliminary reportThe National Transportation Safety Board said the mechanic at the Drafton-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple told …
Read More »Zara Rutherford hopes to be youngest woman to tour the world solo
(CNN) – When most students take a gap year between high school and college, it’s usually a backpacking adventure or gaining work experience and saving before college. But Zara Rutherford isn’t most people. On August 11, the 19-year-old sets out on the journey of his life: a 32,000-mile journey around …
Read More »Woman seriously injured after plane crashes into her kayak
Photo: Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office A woman is seriously injured after being struck by a Piper Cub while kayaking. The freak accident is being investigated to understand how it might even happen. There are many ways to crash a plane. Sometimes you pass a runway or accidentally hit another plane. …
Read More »man from Lakeville among those killed in plane crash in California | Free
Thomas Bret Ebaugh was a pilot A 56-year-old man from Lakeville has been identified as one of six people who died in a plane crash near Lake Tahoe, media reports said. Thomas Bret Ebaugh was among those who died after a Bombardier CL 600 jet crashed while trying to land …
Read More »Flight Test Records: The Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
A Douglas D-558-I Skystreak pictured in flight in the early 1950s. Although less well known than the Bell XS-1, the D-558-I could fill research roles that complemented those of the more glamorous rocket-propelled vessel. . The D-558-I was relatively slow, with a single flight exceeding the speed of sound. However, …
Read More »Class 159 graduates of the United States Naval Test Flight School | thebaynet.com | TheBayNet.com
Graduates of Class 159 of the United States Naval Test Pilot School are pictured in front of the school’s plane, including the freshly painted T-38C Talon exhibit bird, after a graduation ceremony at the base Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, July 30, 2021 (U.S. Navy photo) NAVAL AIR WARFARE …
Read More »Aviation enthusiast potentially saves pilot’s life after seeing sparks fly out of his plane
But on the morning of July 13, he realized something was wrong as he watched planes take off from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, about 70 miles northeast of London. The base is managed by the US Air Force and is home to the 48th Fighter Wing, the only US Air …
Read More »AOPA looks to Congress to resolve FAA flight training crisis
Bills were introduced on July 22 to reverse the damaging impact of an FAA directive that, as of July 12, requires pilots who receive training on experimental aircraft to obtain a deviation authority letter (LODA) of the FAA. The instructor who receives compensation must also obtain an LODA. Pilots and …
Read More »Jet2 plane forced to turn around after pilot reports in-flight failure
An aircraft was forced to turn around in mid-flight after a fault was reported by the flight crew. The Jet2 flight, from Manchester to Greece, was boarded by passengers at 6 a.m. today (July 21). However, the plane did not return to Manchester Airport until a few hours later, when …
Read More »A student pilot loses his engine and then makes an emergency landing
GIF: Brian Persley / YouTube One of the worst nightmares for a single engine airplane pilot, especially a student, loses an engine. It’s a bad situation but it’s doesn’t have to have a bad ending, as this student pilot demonstrated with an almost manual emergency landing. On May 22, Brian …
Read More »FL Abayomi Dairo: How a fighter pilot ejected from a plane
FL Abayomi Dairo with military leaders after her rescue By Sadeeq Shehu EXPLANATION: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PILOT EJECTS FROM AN AFFECTED AIRCRAFT? One of the most imperative responsibilities of a commander is the protection of his most precious possession: the people. The military probably thinks more than any other …
Read More »Pilot survives Nigerian fighter plane crash fighting bandits
Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo with Chief of the Defense Staff Lucky Irabor and other military officials. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has revealed how one of its pilots survived a plane crash after a bandit attack on the Zamfara and Kaduna state borders. In a statement signed Monday by the …
Read More »United Airlines invests in electric planes: don’t count on their next flight
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) has announced a series of sensational aircraft deals in recent months. In early June, the global airline announced an agreement to purchase at least 15 supersonic Boom Overture jets. Weeks later, United placed the largest order for commercial aircraft since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Read More »Jim Fuoco left his mark with cars, planes and a solid reputation | Western Colorado
A funeral will be held Saturday for Jim Fuoco, driver by soul, longtime Grand Junction car dealership manager, philanthropist, avid Grand Mesa fisherman; and his wife of 26 years, Afton Branscom-Fuoco. Jim Fuoco died on February 1 at the age of 88. Afton Branscom-Fuoco died on June 27 at the …
Read More »‘Doc’ roars on Terre Haute | Local News
The top gunner of a B-29 had a full view of the aircraft, from the rear wing and all around the aircraft. This is the view aboard the B-29 “Doc” which took off from the Terre Haute regional airport. Howard Greninger / Tribune-Star As the big engines of the B-29 …
Read More »Small plane crashes directly into a house in Monterey
A twin-engine Cessna burst into a house near the Monterey airport on Tuesday morning. The pilot’s status remains unknown while the house is empty. With the news that the plane crashed into a house about 5 miles southeast of Monterey late Tuesday morning, I’m sure you will feel very safe …
Read More »A wide range of solar planes fly in the sky – La Tribune
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Lee is taking a break from his column this week. The following is an article that was originally published on May 14, 2017: In addition to the Solar Impulse, other solar planes are in the news.The Aero Electric Aircraft Company Sun Flyer, which the inventors envision as …
Read More »Donn E. McGinnis | Obituary
Donn Evans McGinnis, 89, died on Saturday July 3, 2021 at his Pinehurst home surrounded by his wife Sara, children and stepson. Mr. McGinnis was born July 12, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio, to Roger and Carolyn McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis graduated from high school in Danville, Ill. (1949) and had just …
Read More »Electric planes run to market
ZeroAvia and Eviation Aircraft Inc. have both predicted in recent announcements that 2024 will be the year their electric planes go into service. Each combines proven technologies with innovation in the hope of speeding up the certification process. For ZeroAvia, that means using a hydrogen fuel cell to store energy …
Read More »Stories of Honor: Navy “Aircraft Captain” Jeff Kindrick aboard the USS Enterprise’s 63 Days at Sea |
Jeff Kindrick, left, poses with his father, Ace, circa 1970 (Photo provided) Plane Captain Jeff Kindrick and his A-7E Corsair II attack fighter, circa 1972. (Photo provided) Navy veteran Jeff Kindrick completed two WESTPAC cruises with the VA-97 Attack Squadron and CVW 14 Carrier Air Wing aboard the nuclear submarine …
Read More »Northeast News | Letters in the Sky with the Geico Skytyping team
This year’s Kansas City Air Show takes off July 3-4 at the New Century Air Center in Gardner, Kan. Doors open at 9 a.m. on both days with aerial performances starting at 9:30 a.m. Photo by Lexi Garcia By Lexi Garcia, editorial assistant This weekend, the GEICO Skytyping Team presents …
Read More »Boeing 737 cargo plane makes emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii; 2 pilots rescued
A cargo plane made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii on Friday morning and the two people on board were rescued. The pilots had reported engine problems and were attempting to return to Honolulu when they were forced to land Transair Flight 810, a …
Read More »Pilot ‘pulls’ eye-catching flight model into Cornwall skies
Pilots on a flight to Cornwall appear to have gotten creative with their flight path this morning when they “drew a penis” in the sky. Flight FR2954, from Alicante to Newquay today (June 30) created a shape that seemed rather phallic as the plane flew over the county on arrival …
Read More »Pilot Who Has Hosted Planes At Tyler Airport For Over 20 Years, Excited To Showcase Jets At Rose City Airfest | Local News
Ffor over 20 years, jet demonstration pilot Randy Ball has hosted his aircraft at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. This Friday, he will have a rare opportunity to showcase his jets for Tyler and East Texas at the inaugural Rose City Airfest to benefit CampV. Ball recalled taking part in …
Read More »Driver tries to break world record for youngest in the world, stops in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Travis Ludlow is trying to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world. The 18-year-old took off from the Netherlands on May 29 and made a pit stop in Tampa this weekend, Ludlow has already covered over 16,000 miles and if he succeeds he will …
Read More »Parents celebrate 7th birthday of aspiring son Kenya News
Mercy Wambui and her husband know all too well what their son, Alfred Ndambuki, wants to be in the future; a pilot To bring this achievable dream closer to home, they recently gave him a pilot-themed 7th birthday They hope that by doing so, they bring the ambitions of the …
Read More »Learn to fly a Cessna Skyhawk in Gastonia
Gastonia has a place where people can fly, where they can fly a $ 500,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawk and feel the wind under their wings. “Once you’re in the cockpit you have a different level of excitement,” said Anukriti Madhra, 20. Madhra has always dreamed of becoming a pilot and …
Read More »Qantas crew left breathless in frightening Mayday incident, aviation safety report reveals
Trip June 24, 2021 8:58 AM3 minutes to read A Qantas captain and co-pilot were temporarily incapacitated in a terrifying Mayday incident three years ago, according to a report. Photo / Getty Images Three years ago, a Qantas captain and co-pilot were left temporarily “incapacitated” and “breathless” in a terrible …
Read More »SKYDISPLAY by MYGOFLIGHT receives FAA STC certification for the very first head-up display for general aviation
June 22, 2021- Denver, Colorado USA- SKYDISPLAY ™, a division of MYGOFLIGHT, today announced that it has received FAA STC certification for its SKYDISPLAY HUD system. SKYDISPLAY aligns critical flight information with the pilot’s external view and provides head-up guidance indications based on information contained in the aircraft’s main flight …
Read More »MyGoFlight HUD Gets FAA Approval
The HUD is priced at $ 29,500 and it should take three to five days to install. The HUD combiner mounts to the top of an aircraft’s windshield and projects transparent images including an attitude indicator, flight director, pitch scale, speed and altitude bands, CDI, and a mini-HSI, as well …
Read More »How American pilots were rescued after being shot down over Serbia in 1999
In the spring of 1999, NATO launched an air campaign against Serbian forces to end human rights violations in Kosovo. During the bombing, Serbian forces shot down two of the most advanced jets in the United States: an F-117 and an F-16. The two US pilots returned home, in large …
Read More »SAFECOM report on helicopter crash in Deep Creek Canyon fire
Montana DNRC helicopter crashed and burned First section of the SAFECOM report for the June 15, 2021 helicopter crash on the Deep Creek Canyon fire in Montana. The SAFECOM report on the helicopter which crashed and burned while working on the Deep Creek Canyon Fire which had been posted and …
Read More »UIPE Protective Gear Completes Ground Compatibility Testing> US Air Force> Post Display
KIRTLAND AIR BASE, NM (AFNS) – A joint military test team recently conducted ongoing development and operational testing of the Air 2 Piece Under Garment Integrated Uniform Protector Set at Dyess Air Force Base, TX. UIPE Air 2PUG is a two-piece carbon-based protective undergarment designed to be worn under the …
Read More »Chinese pilots also fight with AI opponents in mock air combat and lose: report
A recent Chinese state media report claims that the country’s air force pilots have wasted significant time facing artificial intelligence-motivated opponents in mock air battles. This is reminiscent of the very public result of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s AlphaDogfight trials last year, work that has since been …
Read More »Air Force assists pilot of TBM Avenger which crashed in the ocean | Vas military news
PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) – On a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon, a pilot takes the controls of a US Navy TBM Avenger warplane as it flies over Cocoa Beach, in Florida. As he prepares to perform aerial maneuvers and entertain thousands of people, he soon discovers a …
Read More »Free Airline Flights for Kids at Madison County Airport
Rick Hunt (left), pilot and Chapter 9 member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, helps George Bernard of Upper Arlington check in at a young eagles rally at Madison County Airport. Bernard’s mother, Linda, is pictured at right. Hunt has offered more than 1,000 free rides to youth ages 8 to …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE Cathay works with Airbus on a single pilot system for long-haul
A Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A350-900 aircraft approaches to land at Changi International Airport in Singapore on June 10, 2018. REUTERS / Tim Chong / File Photo Cathay and Airbus collaborate on a unique pilot project The program aims for a launch in 2025 on the Cathay A350s – sources …
Read More »Shortened Newport State Airport runway causes concern for pilots
MIDDLETOWN – The president of a commercial airline has said moving a runway at Newport State Airport will not have a negative impact on services at this time, but it may have effects long-term. “This is of great concern to us,” said Eric Zipkin, president of Tradewind Aviation, a Connecticut-based …
Read More »Young Eagles Day offers local children airplane rides
SAULT STE. MARY – Children between the ages of 8 and 17 could benefit from a free airplane flight on Young Eagles Day on June 5 at Sanderson Field Airport. This is an effort to get people interested in aviation and is organized by EAA Chapter 1437 of the Soo …
Read More »Albuquerque F-16 pilot disoriented before fatal Michigan crash report reveals
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – Air Combat Command has issued a Report of the Accident Investigation Bureau on an F-16 crash that took place in 2020 that killed an Albuquerque pilot. According to the report, Captain Durwood Jones, 37, who was assigned to the 115th Fighter Wind at Truax Field Air …
Read More »American and Virgin Atlantic commit to zero-emission air taxi – AirlineGeeks.com
[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]June 13, 2021 6 a.m. ET By Ian McMurtry American and Virgin Atlantic commit to zero-emission air taxi Continuing the recent flood of news from airlines investing in “the future of aviation,” Vertical Aerospace entered the market with its own creation and customers already lining …
Read More »Active in the reserve, the boom operator shares his total experience of the force | Local News
Technical sergeant. Crystal Cash, 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, boom operator, stops for a photo on the flight line June 3, 2021, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Cash served with the 6th Air Refueling Wing for 6 years before moving to the 927th Air Refueling Wing Reserve at the same base. …
Read More »Plane makes a hard landing at Timmerman Airport
A small plane made a hard landing on Friday morning at Timmerman Airport in Milwaukee. An exclusive video by Matt Salemme from News Chopper 12 shows the moments when the plane landed and its nose scraped the ground and skidded 954 feet. after 7 a.m. we got out of the …
Read More »Delta pilot finds note in cockpit describing previous pilot’s “chilling” airplane experience
(NEXSTAR) – A Delta pilot flying out of California recently discovered a note from the former captain of the plane detailing a “very frightening” experience landing at the same airport more than a year ago. year. First Officer Nick Perez, who has flown with Delta Air Lines for just under …
Read More »CSU student completes first solo flight under new aviation program
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – A Charleston Southern University student made history this week by becoming the college’s first aviation student to perform a solo flight. Harrison Hunt took to the skies in a Diamond DA-20 aircraft, which he called a “next-level” liberating experience. “I was a little anxious at first …
Read More »Pilot killed in plane crash at Porterville airport identified as Air National Guard pilot on leave
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) – The pilot who was killed after his plane crashed at Porterville Municipal Airport on Monday afternoon has been identified. The 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno identified the pilot as Lt. Col. Billy “Taz” Sullivan. He was the only person on board. They said in a statement: …
Read More »Plane rides and fun activities planned at the airport
The public will have the opportunity to admire Seymour from the air during the annual Air Ride Day at the Freeman Army Airfield Museum. The event, which runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will give adults, children and families the chance to board planes with pilots flying over …
Read More »Navy and Boeing Make Aviation History with MQ-25 Becoming First Unmanned Aircraft to Refuel Another Aircraft | state
ST. LOUIS, June 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – For the first time in history, the US Navy and Boeing [NYSE: BA] demonstrated aerial refueling using an unmanned aircraft – the Boeing-owned MQ-25™ T1 test asset – to refuel another aircraft. During a test flight June 4, the MQ-25 T1 …
Read More »All: The Birth of a Flying Saucer | Montgomery’s life
You may have read something about the Congressional Unidentified Flying Objects report. The editors like to get things done a little earlier, writing this shortly before the Pentagon and the Director of National Intelligence consider submitting a non-confidential UFO report to Congress. Government officials recently contented themselves with calling this …
Read More »Time Capsule: Delta Pilot left a letter in an Airbus A321
On March 23, Delta Air Lines first officer Chris Dennis flew an Airbus A321 into the desert for storage. After a frightening visit acknowledging the impact of the crisis on aviation, the pilot left a letter aboard the plane that served as a time capsule. Now, as this aircraft returns …
Read More »Delta Air Lines: Passenger attempted to breach cockpit of flight to Nashville, forcing plane to make an emergency landing
The cockpit was never punctured and the passenger was taken into federal custody, Stephanie Kitts of the Albuquerque International Sunport told CNN. The FBI confirmed via Twitter that he responded to the incident, but added: “There is no threat to the public at the moment.” A passenger on the flight, …
Read More »Garmin Autoland wins prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy
On June 3, Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. announced that Garmin Autoland has received the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the world’s first certified autonomous system designed to activate in an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft. without human intervention 1. The Collier Trophy …
Read More »Fort Smith selected for military pilot training center; economic impact estimated at $ 1 billion
Ebbing Air National Guard Base at Fort Smith was chosen by Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth to be the long-term pilot training center supporting the F-16 and F- fighter jets. 35 purchased by Singapore, Switzerland and other countries participating in the Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS). In …
Read More »“You sort of go back to instinct:” Pilot and student share story of strange landing on Highway 101
Pilot and student pilot share their story after emergency landing on Highway 101 VENTURA COUNTY – A small plane made an emergency landing on Highway 101 on Remembrance Day and the pilot and student pilot on the plane spoke to FOX 11 about the landing. The emergency landing took place …
Read More »Engineering of a future, Sarah Markosky takes up the challenge of pilot training
Sarah Markosky grew up in Pennsylvania as a sport-loving coal country kid who had never considered the military – until one fateful night her Air Force officer brother took her to an official ball which changed her life and brought her to USC. “The opening speech that night changed me …
Read More »MiG 21 crash in Moga: friends of deceased pilot launch online petition calling for stopping fighter plane
Days after Indian Air Force (IAF) squadron leader Abhinav Chaudhary died after the MiG-21 Bison fighter he was piloting crashed, friends of the 29-year-old pilot launched an online petition, demanding that the jet be forcibly stopped. The online petition “Mig 21 planes should be discontinued” has already been signed by …
Read More »Honor the local hero on Memorial Day
Kearny Mesa – The American Legion Post 460 at Kearny Mesa is named after Albert J. Hickman, a pilot who saved hundreds at the expense of his life when a plane broke down in 1959. Station 460 commanding officer Brian Tram said pilot Hickman made the ultimate sacrifice. Pilot Hickman …
Read More »Global Aircraft Pilot Seats Market 2021 Business Dynamics By Players – STELIA Aerospace, Safran Seats, Ipeco, Martin-Baker – The Current Manomet
The main objective of this report entitled Global Aircraft Pilot Seats Market 2021 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2026 is to provide valuable market information to industry players operating in the market. The report presents an array of information on industrial and business solutions. It explores all …
Read More »Nick Proulx, former Crookston Times intern, flies high
What year did you work in the Crookston Times newsroom? Gosh, I mean it was summer 2009, right before I went to college; I changed my chosen specialty from civil engineering to journalism accordingly. It feels like an eternity. What was your favorite part of your Times experience? The best …
Read More »Parks commissioners prefer to compromise in battle over Fairview park flyers
Members of the Harbor Soaring Society – who have flown remotely controlled planes at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa for decades – are once again hoping to be cleared for take off, after city commissioners this week favored the search for a compromise between them and environmentalists seeking their ouster. …
Read More »Analysis: Pilot training puzzle tests U.S. airlines as the trip takes off
As millions of Americans prepare for a summer of vacation flights, Ben Wallander hits the books and the simulator. The 27-year-old is one of hundreds of Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) and American Airlines (AAL.O) pilots rush to train after surge in travel bookings spurred by COVID-19 vaccinations . Thousands of …
Read More »ATSB investigation reveals Australian pilot slept at the controls for 40 minutes
A Queensland pilot who flew over his destination fell asleep for 40 minutes at the controls of his plane, an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has revealed. The pilot was flying a Cessna 208B Caravan on a repositioning aircraft from Cairns to Redcliffe in July 2020. While …
Read More »Lunar eclipse: what the Qantas blood super moon flight looked like to nowhere
Sydney (CNN) – The moon was illuminated a brilliant coppery red, large and radiant in the night sky. And as people on the ground in Australia and New Zealand and parts of the western United States watched to admire this rare blood super moon eclipse on May 26, the best …
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