Following a competitive Request for Proposal issued by the city of Charlotte, Modern Aviation was selected as the winning bidder of a 20-year management services contract in January 2025. It replaces Wilson Air Center, which has been at Charlotte Douglas for the past 20 years.
Pilots
Cessna 172 vs Chinook helicopter
There is no scenario where a Cessna 172 wins against the wake turbulence of a Chinook and that if it had been a student pilot or if I hadn’t reacted as quickly, someone could have died.
Picture of the Day: Setting sun
Matt Smith submitted this photo and note: “The sun setting on Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Check it out: Tips to transition to a new airplane
Prepare yourself to transition to a high-performance plane with a glass cockpit.
New executive director for Alaska Airmen’s Association named
“With her wealth of experience and passion for aviation, Priscilla is an experienced leader that will guide our organization into an exciting new chapter,” association officials said.
Aerospace workforce accelerator in the works in Arizona
The accelerator will provide hands-on training to prepare students for careers in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Tanis Preheat Systems approved for Airbus H135
Hartzell Propeller has been awarded an STC for its Tanis Helicopter Preheat Systems for Airbus H135 helicopters. Approvals cover the United States and the European Union.
Flight into icing conditions ends in crash
The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Inbound for an ice landing
Bev Weintraub submitted this photo and note: “John Parolin took this picture of my Piper Archer on short final at the Alton Bay Ice Runway (B18) in New Hampshire on Feb. 22, 2025.”