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February 2005

"I Never Met A Man I Didn't Like."

February 28 - Will Rogers was one of America's jewels.  His words and humor continue to be important and quoted by Americans today.  This website is one that celebrates his life.  They have a Will Rogers Fly-In, usually in August... it is on the website.

FYI:  Cirrus Down

February 27 - On February 6, 2005, about 1820 Pacific standard time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR22 G2, N286CD, impacted mountainous terrain after encountering icing conditions near Norden, California. The owner/pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91.  MORE...

March Issue Features GlobalFlyer

February 26 - The potential take off of the GlobalFlyer and its round the world voyage is hot news today...  that event is now planned for Monday the 28th.  Our cover features a view of that plane in flight.  For the most current info on it, you can go to this page.

Ramblings Of Our Publisher

February 26 - A monthly column from our publisher called Throttle Forward.  This issue covers insight on our in house working and e-mail of our readers.  This issue we start our 5th year in publication.  Our thanks to you the reader and our loyal advertisers for allowing us to grow to a regional (25 state) publication in that period of time.  There is much more of FLY-LOW to come.  MORE...

SpaceShipOne & Mother Ship at OSH

February 25 - SpaceShipOne, the world's first successful civilian-built spaceship that captured the world's attention last fall by winning the $10 million Ansari X Prize, is coming to Oshkosh!  The history-making spacecraft and its carrier aircraft, White Knight, have been confirmed for arrival at EAA AirVenture, the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration, held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.  MORE...

Mack's Hangar

February 24 - While searching aviation websites for various pilot organizations, I came upon two sites that had links such as, “What’s New”.  That page held all the current news for the organization, or so it implied.  I clicked onto that page and the “News” was dated 1998, 1999, & 2000.  MORE...

Air Races, Southern Style

February 21 -  Tunica, MS....  known for southern hospiliaty, casinos, and now aviation.  Aviators in Tunica plan on an incredible week of exciting racing, corporate entertaining and developing a brand of racing that will insure growth of this incredible sport. If you are a potential sponsor wanting to participate in the First Annual Tunica Air Races.  MORE...

Missing Aircraft Found

February 17 - After searching nine days for a missing Muskogee physician and his small airplane, agencies involved in the search reluctantly decided to suspend it indefinitely on January 24th.  Dr. Jack Nolen was reported overdue Friday, January 14, after a planned flight from Cox Field Airport in Paris, Texas, to Shawnee, Oklahoma.  The hometown news paper reports that a farmer near Holdenville (OK) has found the wreckage of Dr. Nolen's airplane.  MORE...

Another Good $100 Hamburger Location

February 16 - The Hinshaw family has been making guests welcome for over 70 years, whether you come by car or plane .. for a single meal or several ... for one day or more. This enchanting Inn of 30 rooms, nestled on a 100 acre estate, is a gracious oasis amidst the excitement of Central Florida attractions, catering to discriminating guests of all ages.  MORE...

National 150-152 Fly-In

February 15 - Clinton, Iowa will be the site of the 5^th Annual National Cessna 150-152 Fly-In on July 21-24.  This will be four days on the Mississippi River with friends, food, and flying.    MORE...

Air Shows Begin... Really...

February 9 -  Believe it or not, it is SHOW TIME....  Starting on the 12th - 13th The Laredo (TX) 2005 Air Show takes place.... On the 26th at Yuma (AZ) it is their Air Show and Open House...  and Macon (GA) has their air show on the 26th...  For more events go to our events CALENDAR...

Master CFIs Announced

February 8 - The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.  Recently, they were all designated Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation organization.  MORE...

Postcard From Argentina

February 7 - Fly-Low flies in Argentina…  The Internet picks up readers from all places.  On February 1, 2005, I received an e-mail from Alejandro Estevez.  MORE...

Durango FBO Changes Owners

February 7 - The Durango FBO operation changed owners in late 2004.  The FBO had been owned for years by Don and Carol Watkins.  The FBO is now the Durango Jet Center.   MORE...

FYI: TX Crash of Beech J-35 Kills Two

February 6 - On January 20, 2005, approximately 1810 central standard time, a Beech J-35 single-engine airplane, N399RH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an forced landing following a loss of engine power while maneuvering near the Abernathy Municipal Airport (F83), near Abernathy, Texas.   MORE...

Ed Note:  The NTSB website reported 51 fatalities in aircraft accidents in January 2005, compared to 48 in 2004.

One Brick At A Time

February 4 - In the middle of Oklahoma you will find a flock of aviators that have undertaken one Heck of a task.  The task reported by Fly-Low in past issues, shows this small group of pilots has undertaken the preservation of a hangar that dates back to Wiley Post, Will Rogers, Glenn Curtiss, Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart.   MORE...

Swim Suit Issue

February 3 - I am not sure how to present this, but a reader suggested we have a swimsuit issue.  Another reader took the hint and sent a picture of  his lady in a show-all bikini.  We printed it along with our disclaimer.  See both from this PAGE.

Editor

Fog... And More Fog

February 2 - On January 10, 2005, approximately 1225 Central Standard Time, a Cessna TR182 single-engine airplane, N6150S, was substantially damaged when it impacted water following a loss of control while on an instrument approach to runway 22R at the Little Rock International Airport (LIT), near Little Rock, Arkansas.  MORE...

Ed Note:  This photo taken about the time of the accident, approx 8 miles from the scene of the crash.

Ag Pilot Not At Fault

February 2 - On January 18, 2005, approximately 1128 central standard time, an Air Tractor AT-502B single-engine agricultural airplane, N8526M, and a Cessna T-37B, a twin-turbojet military trainer, tail number 66008003, operating under the call sign Cider 21, were destroyed following a midair collision during cruise flight near Hollister, Oklahoma.  MORE...

Army Air Field Filming

February 1 - A Walnut Ridge (AR) Army Air Field (AAFBFS) Reunion and initial filming for a 30 minute TV Documentary entitled "Wings of Honor," about the WRAAF.  MORE...

January 2005

Auto Fuel:  Good or Bad?

Part II

January 31 - Did we open up a can of worms with Part I of this story?  You bet!!!  That is good.  Part of what we try to do is get a dialogue going on aviation related subjects.  It seems that we hit a nerve with the first part of this auto fuel story.  Here is part two of the auto fuel discussion.   MORE...  

Women In Aviation Pick Speaker

January 29 - Daytona Beach, Florida- Representative John L. Mica (R-Florida) is the featured speaker at the closing banquet at this year’s Women in Aviation Conference, held in Dallas on March 10-12, 2005, at the Adam’s Mark Hotel.  MORE...

Why Jump Out Of A Perfectly Good Airplane?

January 29 - Good question!  A friend, Harvey Morgan of Santa Fe (NM), suggest this website for those who want to skydive, but don't want to jump out of a plane.  It is possible you know... Check the entire website.  This link goes to an inside page. MORE...

I Like A Good Museum

January  28 - The War Eagles Air Museum is dedicated to collecting, restoring and displaying historic aircraft of the World War II and the Korean Conflict eras. This unique Museum pays special tribute to military aviation and reminds us all of the significant role these airplanes, their pilots and support crews played in securing our freedom.  MORE... 

Good Website with Aviation Pixs

January 26 - If you enjoy aviation pictures, this site is one you will enjoy browsing.  MORE... 

So, You Want To Jump, Do You?

January 26 - In northwest Arkansas, there is a group of skydivers that jump every weekend of the year...  almost.  Weather of course, will make a difference.  Take a look at their website... MORE... 

Oklahoma CAP Suspends Search

January 24 - After searching nine days for a missing Muskogee physician and his small airplane, agencies involved in the search have reluctantly decided to suspend it indefinitely.  MORE... 

Fly-Low Paper Edition Out

January 23 - Our 48th issue of Fly-Low is in FBOs  This one is an interesting issue.  Our front cover is a photo taken at the Tucumcari Air Show in September of 2004.  One shot and the cover is in the bag.  We'll post it at the first of the month.  Look closely at the canopy glass, what do you see?  The airplane in the foreground is the Canadair Tutor Trainer used by the Snowbird Aerobatic Team.  We have a salute to "The Day The Music Died" and our first entry of our swimsuit issue... the bikini is a tight fit... but wait.. you check it out on page 17..  

ASRS

January 22 - This website nicely done...  Aviation Safety Reporting System. 

Like A Rocket

January 21 - This is a new website that we just linked from www.fly-low.com.  Who wouldn't want to fly a rocket..  258 mph cruise! Red lined at 373 mph!!!...  Nope, not a jet.  Read more about it.  HERE... 

CAP + AirGator

January 19 - Civil Air Patrol has signed a corporate partnership agreement with AirGator, a New York - based aviation company.  AirGator specializes in navigation and situational awareness products for aviation, marine and public safety communities.  MORE...   

Chicago Sky Cam

January 19 - I am not a big fan of Chicago or Mayor Daily, this sky can from the Adler Planetarium is one of the best views I have seen on the Internet.  Check it OUT... 

EAA 2005 AirVenture Website

January 17 - There are literally thousands of things going on each day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.   Aviation enthusiasts can keep themselves updated on the latest details of the Experimental Aircraft Association's 53rd annual fly-in gathering, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, through EAA's official website.  MORE...

FYI: Current Accidents

January  14 - A twin engine collides with trees after losing an engine and a single engine collides with power lines.  HERE... 

Back To The Future

January 13 - There are a few tickets remaining for this year's Pops & Props Gala and Silent Auction!  Saturday, January 22, 2005, 6:30 p.m.  at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum.  It will be a magical evening of big band music, fine dining, and 1940's nostalgia.  MORE...
 

First Built In 1923 - Still Being Built

January 12 - Not many airplanes can claim ancestry that goes back to 1923, but the Ace planes built by Corbin has such a history.  This website will give you a taste of the past and offers from the present.  Take a LOOK... 

Mack's Hangar

January 11 - Flying is an education… one that never stops.  Unlike driving a car, almost every flight is an educational experience.  If is it isn’t, it should be.  If it isn’t, a pilot must have become complacence.  It is possible that complacency can kill.   MORE... 

Don't Pull The Red Knob

January 10 - Due to a variety of reasons, I have not been out to the airport in a while. It seems that sometimes stuff somehow just sneaks up on you and gets in the way of flying.  An 8-5 job, family activities, lawn work and lots of other stuff else can limit my precious time to either hang around the airport or pull the plane out of that hanger.  MORE... 

Tsunami Satellite Photos

January 9 - As hard as it is to believe the destruction, this photo from space will give you some idea why coastal living can be very dangerous.  There are several before and after to view, just click on previous or next to see them.  MORE... 

Flying by Day!!!

December 8 - A few years ago I was sent overseas by my employer for an assignment of about 3 months through March, April & May.  My plane, a Cherokee 140, was going to sit for that time period.  That didn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling but it would be due for annual inspection when I came back so it would get a good going over then.   MORE... 

Business Spotlight

Aero Club of Enid

January 7 - Bill Blunk has made aviation a part of his life for the last 32 years.  He was born to fly.  Bill received his private pilot license at the early age of seventeen.  He purchased half ownership of a hot air balloon that he hauled around on a snowmobile trailer in his early days.   MORE... 

Air Mail (or Letters to the Editor)

January 5 - Yep, we get letters, mostly e-mail.  The story on auto fuel in the December issue brought out the wrath of those that use auto fuel.  We were called "rednecks" and more.  You would have thought we said his mother wore Army boots from the response one read gave.  It was unsigned, therefore, I chuckled and preformed the magic DELETE on it...  We will have a follow up story on auto fuel in the February issue.  I may start carrying a 45 pistol to work if the letters get more violent (smile).  To give you an idea of a couple of the "Point" / "Counterpoint" letters go to HERE.  

Warbird Conference

January 4 - Seattle, an aviation-rich city, will be the base of operations for the 11^th National Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC) on February 24-27, 2005, when warbird owners, operators, maintenance technicians and enthusiasts gather to further the cause of safety and operating knowledge of civilian-owned ex-military aircraft.   MORE... 

FAA Says Print Cost Too High

January 3 - As with all good things, they must end.  The official notice pilots have been receiving for years, notifying us of the coming FAA Safety Seminars will halt.  If you want to continue to receive the notifications, they will come via e-mail.  You must go to http://faasafety.gov/  to register and search the FAA website for the events in your area.  The reason given for the switch was the cost of printing   

EAA Artist

January 3 - The sky is no limit for entrants in the Experimental Aircraft Association's 2005 Youth Art Competition, as this year's canvas will be an airplane to be used by EAA for its Young Eagles program.   MORE... 

Away We Go Into 2005

January 1 - Here we go into 2005, are you ready?  Start the New Year off right, get high... but always come back to Fly-Low.  Here is the January ramblings of our publisher...  MORE...

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