David (Grandpa) Reeves submitted this photo and note: “Promise we’ll be back before dark Grandpa!”
Transition flying car cleared for takeoff
The vehicle that received the FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate is legal only for flight and represents the initial version of the Transition roadable aircraft, company officials noted.
Terrafugia will produce and sell additional flight-only versions as it evolves the driving portion of the Transition design, with the goal of being legal both in the sky and on roads in 2022.
Free Virtual IA Renewal Series slated for March
The free Northeast Virtual Aviation Training Day/IA Renewal is an opportunity for mechanics and technicians to earn eight hours of recurrent IA training credit and eight hours of AMT credit.
Sporty’s better barf bag makes a bad time better
“It’s not a glamorous product, but it’s one that needs to be easy to use and effective,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Having some Better Barf bags on board is a great insurance policy. They contain the mess rather than creating a bigger one.”
Picture of the Day: Denali fly-by
Steve McAtee submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo during one of our biannual journeys to Alaska with a group of close friends flying together in a five ship of SX-300s.”
Alaskan airpark is being railroaded
Flying Crown Airpark defending itself in court against a land grab by the Alaska Railroad Corporation. If it loses, it could set an unsettling precedent for all property owners along the railroad line, as well as hunters, hikers, and others who enjoy Alaska’s recreational bounty.
California pilot wins AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10
Aaron Benedetti was out for a Sunday afternoon at California’s Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) to catch up with his old college friend Darren Pleasance when he got the surprise many pilots dream about — the keys to the AOPA Sweepstakes Van’s Aircraft RV–10.
EAA launches AeroEducate for kids 5 to 18
“AeroEducate aims to take that youthful discovery and fascination with flight into a positive direction that builds goals and fun for young people, as well as resources for their parents, teachers, and local mentors.”
Sporty’s updates E6B app
Sporty’s updated E6B includes 22 aviation functions, 20 conversions, a clock/timer feature and a weight & balance calculator.