This will be Jerry Trimble’s last competition as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Why should I have all the fun?” he says.
General Aviation
AEROCOR expands into helicopter sales
The company’s initial focus will be on Robinson helicopters.
Training ends in forced landing in field
CFI ignores several warning flags before engine quits inflight.
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a rainy day I caught a reflection of the Cessna 172 in a puddle.”
Supersonic soda for cola Concorde
One of the battles in the “cola wars” involved painting a Concorde supersonic transport in Pepsi colors.
Ninety-Nines receive $1 million bequest
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has received a $1 million bequest from the son of one of the founding members of the group.
New pilot academy launches in Chicago
The initiative is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for first officer positions with Atlas Air, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs, according to Spartan officials.
Fuel Level Computer introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced its Fuel Level Computer (FLC), which helps aircraft owners calibrate irregular or circular fuel tanks, “providing a linear fuel level from a fuel tank that is in no way linear,” according to company officials.
Chair flying doesn’t prepare pilot for flight
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.