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When I was a little kid riding in my Dad’s Oldsmobile across the plains of Texas at night, we would spot the lights of Amarillo in the distance and two hours later, we’d get there. An exaggeration of course, but it reminds me of covering the electric airplane industry. We’ve reported periodically about this company […]

The National General Aviation Awards for 2015 will recognize four individuals who have contributed to flight training, aircraft maintenance, avionics and aviation safety. This year’s recipients, who will be recognized at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh this July, include Mary A. Schu of Tualatin, Oregon, Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year; Donald D. StreitenbergerJr.of Cincinnati, Ohio, […]

As spring approaches and the flying season starts warming up for much of the country, getting back to flying will require some review of the basics. Weekender found some pilot seminars on SocialFlight, plus some fun outings as well. On Saturday, the Wiscasset Annual Chili Cookoff will take place at the Wiscasset airport in Maine. […]

The Weekender has some aviation history tours in store on SocialFlight‘s calendar. See the historic Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, and its legacy aircraft at the airport’s annual open house Saturday. Learn about the airport’s origins as a World War II pilot training base at the on-site museum, which will host a Southwest Military Transport […]

SocialFlight’s calendar will have the Weekender looking for some old-fashioned hangar flying, airplane rides and airport-hopping. On Saturday, the North Vernon Municipal Airport and EAA Chapter 1328 in Indiana will serve free coffee and donuts while supplies last, welcoming all to fly or drive in. Everyone is welcome to join the group every other weekend […]

The Weekender found some mid-February choices for indoor and outdoor activities coming up on SocialFlight. In Albuquerque, the second annual New Mexico Angel Flight Fly-In will take place on Saturday. Angel Flight South Central President Tim Dammon and New Mexico Wing Leader Art Tangen will recognize volunteer pilots. Join the group for breakfast and lunch […]

Letter of the Week:Drones No Danger I’m a commercial pilot and small drone operator and want to thank you for not joining the unfounded media hysteria over small UAV operation in the U.S. Regarding the “numerous” drone sightings reported by pilots as tabulated by the FAA, I’ve examined them, and the most frequently used words […]

The Weekender remembered Valentine’s Day is on Saturday, thanks to celebratory events coming up on SocialFlight. Perception Prime at Beverly Municipal in Massachusetts will offer discovery flights all weekend for those who make a reservation. Make it a Valentine’s gift and it will come complete with chocolates and flowers. Call ahead even the day of […]

More than 2,500 people took part in the creation of a Zenith 750 Cruzer in seven days at EAA AirVenture in 2014. AVweb’s Russ Niles recently took a flight in the One Week Wonder. view on YouTube

The Weekender has seen plenty of snow this week, so there’s no shortage of places to land a skiplane as seen on SocialFlight. Hinde Field in Huron, Ohio, will hold its Mid-Winter Chili Skiplane Fly-In on Saturday. Chili, burgers, hot dogs and beverages will be supplied; bring a covered dish if you can. Fly, drive, […]