Are you as addicted to Google Earth as I am? Ever “fly” around recreating your past or planned flights? Have a GPS that can record track-logs? Using a new website called goFLYING you can export the track-logs from your GPS and visualize your tracks within Google Earth.
There are even some really nifty color coding features […]
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has reported a strong first quarter for the General Aviation industry. Billings for the quarter were up almost 40% over the same period last year. Total airplanes shipped increased by almost 35%.
“These positive figures, if sustained, are an indication that the year will be a solid one for general […]
In case you couldn’t be there to hear it yourslef, the FAA has posted a copy of Marion Blakey’s speech at Sun-n-Fun. During the speech, the Administrator talked about safety, Light Sport rules, and FAA funding as they pertain to GA.
Let me use this opportunity to tip my hat to the GA community for helping […]
The “pilots” lost contact with a six million dollar Predator Drone UAV over Arizona yesterday. The Predator UAV was patrolling the US/Mexico border looking for smugglers and illegal immigrants. The cause of the accident isn’t yet known and the UAV was located a few hours later. Aero-News reports the Predator UAV has aided in locating […]
A video started circulating the internet showing Air Force One being sprayed with Graffiti. The words “Still Free” were sprayed on the engine nacelle. After the video started being spread across the Internet, the Air Force was asked about the graffiti.
“We’re looking at it, too,” said Lt. Col. Bruce Alexander, a spokesman for the Air […]
The FAA has granted an exception for the Mermaid Amphibian Aircraft due to the retractable gear. Since the Amphibian has retractable gear for its amphibious operations, it doesn’t otherwise qualify for SLSA. However the FAA has granted an exception finally allowing Mermaid Amphibian owners a path to operate under SLSA.
“The FAA finds the structural integrity […]
Diamond has completed their first test flight of the Diamond D-Jet and have continued with more tests following the successful first flight. The first flight was Tuesday and lasted just over one hour.
During that time the Diamond D-Jet climbed to 12,000 feet and performed several engine and systems operational tests.
“We are absolutely delighted with this […]
I’ve received a copy of this funny video a few times now via email. So just in case any pilots haven’t seen it yet…. Here you go. A reporter is covering a story about Spitfires when all of a sudden…..
Spitfire happens.
:)
The New Mexico Spaceport is now open and ready to support rocket and space flights. The state is currently reviewing proposals for the Southwest Regional Spaceport facilities such as launch pads, hangars, etc.
“Our 56-foot-tall launcher has now been craned onto the launch pad. It’s exciting to see the mobile launch facilities now in position. These […]
Last month this summer’s Red Bull Air Race got started in Abu Dhabi. Two pilots from the USA are in the lead, Kirby Chambliss followed by last year’s winner Mike Mangold. Currently in third place is Peter Besenyel of Hungary. Michael Goulian of the USA is in sixth place.
The next race is in Barcelona, Spain […]
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