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The Flight That Rattled Washington

December 31 - The flight that shook up Washington D. C., TSA, Homeland Security and everyone else has been recorded and is a comedy of horrible mistakes.  You should read this in it's entirety.  The unfolding of events will amaze you.  General Aviation is still paying for the mistakes of one pilot and a student pilot.  You must be an AOPA member to get into this page.  Go to HERE...

Sun-N-Fun To Get Competition

December 28 - "I've hinted at a major announcement for a few months now, usually in reference to our many concerns about Sun 'n Fun, and I guess that it's time to let the feline out of the paper enclosure," states Jim Campbell Editor of Aero-News Network today in an phone conversation with Fly-Low.  Read the entire story released by Campbell.  HERE...

Looking For A Fly-In...

December 24 - Looking for a place to fly... this one is a major fly-in/drive in in mid-America. 

Air Show Magic

Cover Story

December 18 - This issue features some of the best in the aerobatic circuit.  We have their story on these pages...

Team Chaos - Trojan Phlyers - Herb & "Ditto" - Texas TCart - "Sons of Legends"

Parachute Inn

December 13 - The Parachute Inn Restaurant, located right next to the FBO at Walnut Ridge (AR) has a new addition.  The seating capacity just increased from sixty to one hundred-forty.  This little restaurant has been on the airport for a long time.  However, in January 2001 Donna Robertson re-opened the restaurant as the Parachute Inn.  Ever since that date it has continued to grow and thrive.   MORE...

AOPA Reports KY's Governor wants Their TFR/ADIZ

Dec 10 - KENTUCKY LAWMAKER THREATENS STATE'S AIRSPACE
Don't think an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) could be imposed outside of Washington, D.C.? Well, former Kentucky governor and current state Sen. Julian Carroll is sponsoring a resolution, requesting the FAA to examine flight paths to Frankfort's Capital City Airport and to restrict air traffic around the grounds of the state's Capitol. Carroll was interviewed recently by a Frankfort radio station about the resolution and said he believes that restricting the airspace is a homeland security issue because terrorists may consider acts outside major cities. Listen online. AOPA Southeastern Regional Representative Bob Minter is marshalling forces to defeat the resolution when the legislature reconvenes January 3.  www.aopa.org

HELLO!  Anyone listening???

"Sons of Legends"

December 9 - For over 30 years, the definition of airshows has been Jimmy Franklin and Bobby Younkin.  These two brought the most innovative, insane, and impossible acts to life with their super-human ability to fly.  MORE...

A Better Cam

December 6 - There is a new airport cam online.  This is one of the better websites I've seen.  The cam is a good security tool for a smaller airport.  The camera rotates and give a different view around the airport and surroundings.  In one of the views, you will see the tallest mountain, Mt Magazine, between the Rockies and Appalachian mountains (picture) coming in at 3000 feet msl.  The cam is in Booneville, AR...

GLASS Sim

December 6 - Here is a new website out of Illinois that offers flight training and a GLASS Simulator for advanced learning.  Check it out...

$100 HB Suggestions

December 5 - We have several new suggestions to pilots of $100 Hamburgers added to our Reader Suggested $100 HB locations.  Take a look, one is in Alaska...  Sent in by Dragonfly Aero in Homer, AK.  That one might be a bit more than a $100 HB for those of us in the lower 48...  If you have a favorite location, send it to us........

Throttle Forward

November 27 - In the December Throttle Forward, a column that allows me to rant and rave, this issue is a bit more somber.  The instructor that taught me to fly, a gentleman who became as close as a brother to me, went west this month.  Arnie Sims and I went through many hard times together.  I will miss him.  To learn more about Arnie go to this page... 

Ralph McCormick, Publisher

The December issue will be in your FBO on Wednesday...

New Website

November 24 - There is a new aviation website online that all aviators need to check out.  It offers route planning, weather, TFR information and much more.. Go to HERE...

Double "V"

November 18 - August 29^th of 1997, Steve Cowell purchased a semi-raggedy North American T-6 from a pilot in Blue Earth, Minnesota.  That plane had fake bombs hanging off the wings and a typical older paint scheme.  Having driven a couple of hours to Blue Earth from Minneapolis, where he had been on a job related business produced this less than lovable NA T-6.   MORE...

 

Aero-News Network News

November 14 - After a highly successful trial run at this year's EAA AirVenture, Aero-News Network -- the only comprehensive DAILY online source for aviation and aerospace news, commentary, and entertainment -- is pleased to announce the official introduction of its new daily Aero-Cast features at AOPA Expo 2005.  MORE...

Will Rogers 2006 Event

November 10 - The Will Rogers Wild West International Expo is returning to Claremore in 2006 for the annual international convention and competition.  MORE...
 

Dave's Eulogy

November 08 - “Death is a part of life”. It’s like saying, “you know you’ve got a nose attached to your face?” However moronically simplistic that saying is, it’s also very true. In due time death comes to us all and when it’s a friend – its never easy or kind. MORE...

Clint Allen And His Flying Machine, Matilda!

Cover Story

November 4 - Being born the year Lindbergh soloed the Atlantic… 1927, Clint Allen of Mountain View (MO) spreads his love for aviation all around the center of the United States.  His bubbly, positive attitude about life and aviation is contagious.   MORE...

FAA Extends Time

November 4 - Before a crowd of some 1,000 general aviation pilots and enthusiasts, Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta announced Thursday that he has directed the FAA to extend the comment period by 90 days.  MORE...

Arkansas Pilots Gets New Pilots Organization

November 1 - The pilots in Arkansas now have an opportunity to become a vocal force in aviation politics and other aviation events in the state.  The ability to communicate statewide has never been as good as it is now.  Part of the dues will go toward scholarships for the youth to attend aviation camps.  If your interested, take a look at their new website.

The Doomed Hubble

                            Discovers Moons

October 31 - NASA is preparing to allow Hubble to slowly fall into the earth's atmosphere and burn up.  Today, this was reported. 

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has spotted two possible new moons orbiting Pluto, the ninth planet in our solar system. If confirmed, the candidate moons could provide new insight into the nature and evolution of the Pluto system and the early Kuiper Belt. The Kuiper Belt is a vast region of icy, rocky bodies beyond Neptune's orbit.  MORE...

November Issue

October 29 - Welcome to Fall and cool flying.  The November issue of Fly-Low is now in your FBO.  This issue features one of mid-America's aerobatic performers, Clint Allen.  There's more in the magazine, so go get your copy today.  This LINK will take you to our publisher's column, "Throttle Forward".

Chambliss Wins 5th Title..

October 23 - After a week of intense competition, pilot Kirby Chambliss earned his fifth national championship at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships in Denison, Texas aboard his Red Bull Edge 540 built here in Guthrie, Oklahoma by Zivko Aeronautics, Inc.. The title moves Chambliss into rare territory as only the second pilot to earn five championships.  MORE...

Only 18,200 Have Written

October 21 - The AOPA reported this morning that only 10,387 pilots have written the FAA to oppose the proposal to make the Washington, D.C. ADIZ permanent.  That will lead to other cities make ADIZ over their cites... Chicago will be next...  This is air space we are losing... Please take the time to write your letters... go to this PAGE..

Sun-'N-Fun Gears Up

October 20 - Planning continues for the 2006 Sun ‘n Fun Fly–In.  The 32^nd annual event will be held April 4 – 10 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, FL.  The 2006 event theme is “The Joy of Flight.”  MORE...

Bravo-Zulu Award

October 18 -  Air Security International (ASI), a leading provider of intelligence and security services, received the 2005 Partner In Industry Bravo-Zulu Award from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) at Continental Airlines on October 5, 2005, at Continental's
headquarters in Houston, Texas.  MORE...

TN Maintenance Conference

October 13 - Tennessee has a grand aviation history, much of which evolved from insightful governmental leadership that began in the 30’s and is perpetuated by dedicated Tennesseans who are sustaining the tradition.  Now one of the premier aviation maintenance refresher seminars and I.A. is to be held.  MORE...

Red Bull Win For Mangold

October 11 - American Mike Mangold goes into the final leg of the 2005 Air Race World Series in San Francisco on Saturday firm favourite to secure the inaugural ranking crown in front of his home  fans (Photo by Grund). MORE...

'Hell Cat' Down

October 10 - First reports indicate that a WWII 'Hell Cat' crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing on Interstate 40 near Monterey (TN) on Sunday.  Witnesses report the plane appeared to have hit power lines just before crashing.  More as it becomes available.

Pappy, The Cartwheeler

October 9 - Anyone who has flown any length of time bears the ignominy of at least one screw-up. It’s not natural for a human being to do anything for any length of time and not mess up. And though we’d like to hide them under our flight cushions like little secrets, away from prying eyes – Yes, pilots mess up too and occasionally good friends are there who never let you forget.  MORE...

USPA Jump!

Editor's Note:

October 8 - How many times have you heard, "Why would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane?"  Lot's of times, I am sure...  Well I've done it and it 'ain't' all that bad, my friend.  When I fly my Zlin 526, I always wear a chute.. Since I have a tendency to fly inverted.  Either way, jumping out of a plane is a great sport...  Here is a website that will get you started.  HERE...

October 8 - There are times when we need to take a few minutes to voice our opinion.  This is one.  The AOPA has request pilots write letters to the FAA, Congressmen, and send them a copy.  Likewise, we request that you go this page and pull the information and write those letters.  You can voice your opinion on line or by mail.  Check this AOPA website for directions.   Speak for us!

AOPA Ask Pilots To Take A Stand

October 7 - The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) this week took the highly unusual step of mailing a National Pilot Alert to its members, asking them to actively oppose the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposal to make the restrictive Washington, D.C., air defense identification zone (ADIZ) permanent. MORE...

Indian Summer Complacency

 By Sparky Imeson 

October 4 - The last days of summer are disappearing fast, like shutting down the engine with “Mixture, idle-cutoff.” Yet, with the possibility of a stretch of good weather, often called Indian summer, pilots can become complacent about density altitude.  MORE...

Russellville (AR) Air Show Beats Rita

October 1 - The first air show in Russellville (AR) was a success.  Thousands of residents and pilots flew in see an air show.   Unfortunately, a hurricane named Rita was on her way to the area.  MORE...

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