24-Hour World Record Smashed by Diabetic Pilots
Douglas Cairns and Torborn Dahl (Thor), both pilots with type 1 diabetes, have smashed the existing world record to visit as many US states as possible in 24 hours, extending the number from 23 to 29 states. Douglas and Thor departed Sanford (Maine) in a twin-engine Beech Baron and zig-zagged their way down the US east coast as far as South Carolina, then westwards to Arkansas before heading north to Ohio and across Lake Michigan to...
On the Numbers: Oshkosh 2018 EAA Air Venture
According to EAA Chairman Jack Pelton: “A ‘perfect’ event may be unattainable, but AirVenture 2018 came about as close as one could imagine. “The combination of outstanding programs, aircraft variety, a robust economy, and good weather combined to complement the efforts of our staff and 5,000 volunteers throughout the grounds. The week was upbeat, exciting, and filled with many ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments.” Attendance:...
2018 Liz Inwood Taildragger Scholarship Announced
Applications have opened for the 2018 Liz Inwood taildragger scholarship, to enable a young person to fly the type of vintage aircraft she loved so much. The applicant must be the holder of a current PPL, NPPL or LAPL, 35 years old or less, with 100 hours total flying time of which at least 50 hours are as a pilot in command. Those unsuccessful in 2018 are welcome to re-apply, the winner of the 2018 scholarship will be announced at...
FASVIG Gets Funding to Continue Airspace Work
Following its unsuccessful bid for continuation funding from the FAS Investment Board in November 2017, the Future Airspace Strategy VFR Implementation Group (FASVIG) has now received a reprieve after its funding bid for 21 month’s work was submitted and accepted. The FASVIG team presented the outline plan for this new programme of work to stakeholders on 21 March. In addition to increased GA communications and engagement, the FASVIG...
