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January 25, 2013

Pilot Who Was Tossed Out Of An Alaska Bar Thought To Be Fatally Injured

Had A Taxi Take Him To His Airplane Rather Than A Hotel

It's pretty well known that alcohol and airplanes are a deadly combination. In October, a pilot who was asked to leave a bar in Soldotna, AK, told the taxi driver called by his friend and fellow pilot that he was going to sleep in his PA-18 rather than a local hotel. But according to the NTSB's factual report on the accident, the student pilot, who was reported to be intoxicated, apparently decided to try to return to his home airport in Palmer rather than sleep in the plane. He and the Super Cub have been missing since October 13.

Expresses Confidence In Boeing At Aero Club Of Washington, D.C.

In a speech delivered to the Aero Club of Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that "Today the American aviation industry is strong, and it’s getting stronger. More people are flying, and more cargo is being shipped around the world."

Here Are One Pilot's Criteria For Such A Bird

Is there an airplane that could be considered a perfect aircraft to fly? Obviously, as a general aviation pilot, my perfect airplane doesn’t need to adhere to the high speed, high gross weight, and high altitude standards of a corporate jet or commercial airliner. It doesn’t need to do aerobatics. I don’t want my senses (sight, sound, and smell) impeded or restricted by the aircraft either. It just needs to be a highly utilitarian aircraft that allows you to experience the full sensuality of flight.