Anyone who has ever piloted an aircraft appreciates Virgin Atlantic’s catchy slogan of the early 2000s: You Never Forget Your First Time. Flying is magical. It’s one of those rare experiences that exceeds the hype of its depiction in movies and video games. As an operatic tenor, I always say flying is one of the […]
The activity at small and not-so-small airports in the zone of totality surpassed all expectations, as did the event itself
Blackhawk Modifications celebrated Eclipse Day on Monday with the announcement that it had earned FAA STC approval for its modification package that puts new, more powerful Pratt & Whitney PT6-67A turboprop engines on existing King Air 350s. Blackhawk president Jim Allmon said the certification process included 172 flight hours over the course of 132 flights, […]
The airplane flown for this report was the first production model in the United States. It was outfitted with all equipment as seen in the accompanying photos with commonly ordered avionics (a wide variety is available and can be installed in the USA). Exterior paint and interior finish are standard for the Outback Shock, though […]
The Great Aviation Eclipse Event promises no sun but lots of fun. What will the aviation experience be like? How to stay safe.
The organization, in partnership with the FAA, has begun investigating increased misuse of 121.5 MHz
The flyable Morane-Saulnier replica originally came to OSH just for a visit
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