Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 15, 2022
Southwest airlines has been flying for over 50 years and has a very unique place in the airline industry. They serve over 121 destinations and 11 countries and are currently the fourth largest airline in the USA. They offer a unique product to their customers and are committed to their employees as well. This makes them a destination airline for pilots, flight attendants and crewmembers everywhere.
The Rotor Break
AUGUST 9, 2022
The Rotor Break A Day In The Life…Offshore Hoisting Pilot! There are three large windfarms located to the north and our job was to fly the technicians there when sea conditions didn’t allow boat operations. The post A Day In The Life…Offshore Hoisting Pilot! appeared first on The Rotor Break.
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Inspire
AUGUST 25, 2022
The American Legion was founded in 1919, 103 years ago. Albert Lea, Minnesota, Post #56 was founded that same year. The Post follows the Legion mission of aiding and honoring veterans — and the Memorial Day or Veterans Day tradition of honoring those who died on active duty. The post An Aerial Tribute to Honor Our Veterans first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 10, 2022
Airline Pilot Salaries If you are considering an aviation career as an airline pilot, you might be wondering what the average airline pilot salary is. We could easily list off the current pay rates for every airline and then go write about something else. The problem is, those rates change so often that as soon as we print it, it would be obsolete.
The Rotor Break
AUGUST 7, 2022
The Rotor Break A Day In The Life…Helicopter Tour Pilot in Alaska! the dramatic landscape seemingly pours downward directly from the sky, splashing into the ocean several thousand vertical feet later. The post A Day In The Life…Helicopter Tour Pilot in Alaska! appeared first on The Rotor Break.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 4, 2022
Most people do not understand that there are different types of pilot licenses or different levels of flying. This article should help you figure out which area or goal you should shoot for it you are just starting to explore that journey. Pilot License Types: These are the different types of pilot licenses that you can get. Everyone starts as a private pilot so that is where we will start Private Pilot license Commercial pilot license Instrument rating Multi engine rating Certified flight instr
Inspire
AUGUST 25, 2022
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Connor Madison, EAA’s staff photographer, to recap EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 and share each of their perspectives about this year’s version of the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Recapping AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Inspire
AUGUST 23, 2022
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the things to think about when it comes to the maintenance of your aircraft prior to a long cross-country trip. The post Trip Preparations — Part 2 first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 23, 2022
Thanks to weather that turned out better than the somewhat pessimistic forecast, EAA Chapter 1551 of Apopka, Florida, managed to fly 11 Young Eagles on International Young Eagles Day. The post Florida’s Chapter 1551 Celebrates International Young Eagles Day first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 17, 2022
For Balaji Sivasubramanian, EAA 1461827, a pilot and RV builder who works as an engineer at Garmin, his first trip to Oshkosh for AirVenture was better than he’d ever imagined. He discovered the truth of what Oshkosh is really about, and it was an experience he’ll never forget. The post My First Oshkosh first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 18, 2022
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Connor Madison, EAA’s staff photographer, to recap EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 and share each of their perspectives about this year’s version of the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Recapping AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 17, 2022
Philip Handleman, EAA Lifetime 227599, joins the many who have taken the time to share a heartfelt tribute after the recent loss of former longtime EAA President Tom Poberezny. The post Remembering How Tom Helped Keep the Spirit of Flight Alive first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 16, 2022
This balloon is one of many parts of the SCR-578 survival radio set that entered service in 1942. It was a common piece of equipment on U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft that flew long-duration missions over open water. The post EAA’s Attic — SCR-578 Survival Radio Set Balloon first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 16, 2022
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the lessons he’s learned over his many years flying. The post Reflections first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 16, 2022
On July 16, EAA Chapter 430 of Sequim, Washington, held a Young Eagles rally at Sequim Valley Airport. During that rally, the chapter flew its 4,000th Young Eagle. The post A Young Eagles Milestone for Chapter 430 first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 10, 2022
As a young aviation enthusiast, I never could have imagined taking a once-in-a-lifetime aerobatic flight at age 21. Come to find out, I guess anything is possible at AirVenture. The post A Flight I’ll Never Forget first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 10, 2022
A group of Ray scholars from the Sacramento, California, area recently met up to socialize, network, and learn more about a variety of aviation opportunities. The post Northern California EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Gathering first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 10, 2022
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Gary Leake takes us through the design and construction of his scratchbuilt GSport. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Colorado GSport first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 9, 2022
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers inherent with near-IFR weather conditions. The post Almost IFR first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 3, 2022
Beginning in the 1980s, Larry Huber, EAA 285890, started helping out as a flightline volunteer in the Vintage area at EAA Oshkosh. Currently, he’s the vice chairman of showplane aircraft and camper registration, helping to coordinate and assist arriving pilots. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Larry Huber first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 3, 2022
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses what to be aware of when considering making changes to your aircraft. The post Changing Things: Top Traps first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 3, 2022
Father Mike Rath, of Spearfish, South Dakota, flew his Waco Classic biplane into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Saturday, alongside with his two sons flying a Cessna 140, piloted by 17-year-old Josh. The post Side by Side first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 11, 2022
There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing the world of flight through new, young eyes. The post Lily’s First Ride first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
AUGUST 1, 2022
A special trip from Florida to Canada for one Air Canada Rouge pilot. The post A Ride Home first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 10, 2022
In this article we're going to answer a frequently asked question, can you become a pilot if you're. color blind. The more important question is what level of pilot license are you interested in holding if you are color blind? The FAA Here is the cut and dry statement that the FAA makes regarding colorblindness. The 14 CFR Part 67 regulations, revised on September 16, 1996, state that a pilot must have “the ability to perceive those colors necessary for the safe performance of airman duties” for
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 17, 2022
This article will attempt to help you understand some of the basics of the process of becoming a pilot and pilot training. It is a very basic conversation and one that will probably only interest people in the beginning phases of their quest to learn aviation. In covering the basics it will answer the question of how long does it take to become a pilot.
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