A fabulous aircraft collection resides just to the east of Oregon’s fabled snow-capped volcanic peaks, in Madras, Oregon. Numbering nearly 30 airplanes and ranging from a Stearman biplane to a B-17G Flying Fortress, the Erickson Aircraft Collection is the realized dream of Oregon aviation pioneer Jack Erickson. Michael Oliver is the general manager of the […]
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From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Leadership Award winner
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Phillips 66 Aviation revealed at this year’s EAA AirVenture that Eric Whyte of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the winner of the Young Eagles Leadership Award. Whyte’s holds the distinction of being the first individual to transition from Young Eagle to Young Eagles volunteer pilot. He took his first Young Eagles flight on […]
The best GA airports for viewing the solar eclipse
A new post from Flying Magazine details the best general aviation airports to view Aug. 21’s solar eclipse, but don’t start planning your flight yet. With the solar eclipse less than two weeks away, airports throughout the line of totality are bracing for heavy traffic, with many already booked solid. The post lists a number […]
Second Captain Jepp Challenge launches
Jeppesen and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) recently launched the second year of the “Captain Jepp Challenge” to encourage continued pilot learning and the enhancement of flying skills. Participants in the program register to attend free, in-person or online seminars, forums, educational courses and webinars throughout the year to earn program points and […]
Flyover Country app released
Ever wonder what you are flying over? A new free app, Flyover Country, has the answer for you. Funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth Sciences developed the offline mobile app. The free app lets users track their flight using GPS and discover the world below with geologic […]
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show Aug. 18-19
The 37th annual Wings Over Camarillo Air Show is slated for Aug. 19-20 at Camarillo Airport in California. With the feeling of an old-time barnstorming air show crossed with a big party, the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show is celebrating its 37th year with a Salute To Veterans. Special veterans’ events and military aircraft are […]
Delta Flight Museum launches the 747 Experience
By MARTY STEINER Airline museums range from boring glass cases filled with a hodgepodge of miscellaneous stuff to a flight line of vintage airliners in varying states of outdoor exposure and decay. Some have brought an aircraft or two indoors, restored it and may have some limited viewing or even a walk-through tour or display. […]
President’s visits hurt small airports
Thor Solberg’s business is down — try practically nonexistent — at a time when it’s usually way up, and he has President Donald Trump to thank for it, according to an Associated Press story. Solberg owns Solberg-Hunterdon Airport, one of two small airports in western New Jersey that are essentially closed down because they are […]
AOPA Flight Training Survey closes Aug. 14
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) You Can Fly program 2017 Flight Training Experience Survey & Award entries close Aug. 14, 2017, at noon, EDT. According to AOPA officials, more than 5,400 responses have already been collected. Schools and instructors receiving over five valid responses qualify to receive an official report card to see […]