Aviation Edge

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Journey of Transition - The 18th Aviation Management Conference December 29, 2022 The 18th Aviation Management Conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating digitalization into aviation processes. This year’s conference topic is ”The Journey of Transition” The 18th Aviation Management Conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together industry experts to discuss the oppo

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Aerodynamic Aviation

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Private Pilot Checkride: December 5, 2022 Instructors: Nir Chen & Thao Do Aircraft: Cessna N968RC School Location: San Jose, CA (KSJC) Congrats to Scott on a first-time pass of his Private Pilot checkride with DPE Carol!

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Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 21, 2022

by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL The body needs oxygen to regulate bodily functions and supply the brain with the power to process information. As pilots, we often fly at altitudes where the oxygen supply to our bodies is limited. Many student pilots have heard of §91.211 in the far/aim , but what exactly does it mean, and why do we need to use supplemental oxygen?

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Coast Flight

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It can be difficult to understand the path of becoming an airline pilot. You may be wondering what the required steps are and if you can go straight to the airlines after the completion of training. Airlines require you to have 1500 flight hours before flying with them. Therefore, you will need to build flight time after you complete training which helps you obtain an estimated 300 hours.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Four young people had the experience of a lifetime when they were sent to EAA’s Air Academy Camp thanks to EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio. The post EAA Chapter 5 Sends Four Campers to Oshkosh first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Aerodynamic Aviation

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Solo Date: December 15, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N98485 Instructor: Bradley Colins Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) Well done, guys! Thanks for making us part of your piloting dream. We love to see first solo flights happen!

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Aerodynamic Aviation

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Solo Date: December 5, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N9027H Instructor: Nir Chen Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) We love to see that, “I just flew an airplane all by myself!” smile on Nizar’s face. His CFI Nir’s smile is equally as big, so happy for his student’s success. Nice job!!

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Aerodynamic Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solo Date: November 29, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N9027H Instructor: Sergey Kataev & Lucas Silva Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) Congrats to Elnaz and CFI Sergey on a successful first solo flight! This amazing woman keeps reaching for higher and higher goals. She looks pretty unstoppable to us. Thanks for letting us be part of your aviation dream!

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Aerodynamic Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solo Date: November 19, 2022 Aircraft: Citabria N990WY Instructor: Scott Williams Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) We love helping people achieve their dreams, and flying a taildragger around San Jose with an empty back seat tops our list of very cool things to do. Congrats to Ian and CFI Scott for checking this box off his list. Whoot whoot!

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Inspire

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the dangers of becoming complacent as a pilot. The post Complacency first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A closer look at an early 20th century ice cream mold shaped like the Wright Flyer. The post EAA’s Attic — Wright Flyer Ice Cream Mold first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Since the advent of digital photography, we’ve gone to great lengths to capture images and video from our airplanes, in an attempt to preserve those precious airborne moments. The post Great Airborne Images Within Reach first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers of improper, worn, or missing fasteners. The post Quarter Turn first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Richard Smith takes us through the restoration of his PT-19. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Fairchild PT-19 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

EAA Canadian Council member Scott Knowlton helps a friend and enjoys a fall flight at the same time. The post Closing the Loop on a J-3 Cub first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By the time you read this, we will likely be less than 240 days until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, the greatest gathering of all things aviation on Earth! The post Canadian Countdown to AirVenture Begins Now! first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

August 20 was a beautiful, clear, calm day for a flight from Langley to Vancouver Island with two longtime friends. We had been invited to a small private strip on the east side of Vancouver Island just a few miles south of Duncan, British Columbia. The post Summer Holiday Visit to Raven Field (Quamichan) Airport first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman shares a frustrating story from a close friend who recently dealt with Canada’s user fees. The post Ruffled Feathers: More on Fees — Gilles’ Story first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 3, 2022

An inside look at flying a Sonerai and the skills needed to do so. The post My Challenging Sonerai first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Mike Beck, owner of Calm Sky Adventures in Omro, Wisconsin, to speak about the history of hot air balloons, as well as his unique experiences flying them. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Hot Air Balloonist Mike Beck first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After learning to fly in my 50s and instructing for the last 18 years (I’m 78) I didn’t want to stop learning new stuff. The post It’s Never Too Late first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the factors to consider when thinking about building an airplane. The post Why You Should Build Your Next Airplane first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Jim Moss, EAA 80553, has been volunteering for a long time. Fifty-one years, to be exact. Jim’s volunteer journey started in 1972, when he was just a kid. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Jim Moss first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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