How Far Would You Fly a Cessna 172?
A ferry pilot recently garnered attention for flying a Skyhawk 2,521 miles to Hawaii.
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Flying a Rainbow in Hawaii
After 11 years, Rainbow Helicopters has carved out a niche in tourist flights.
NTSB Blames FAA, Pilot for Fatal Helicopter Crash in Hawaii
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says the FAA is partially to blame for the 2019 fatal accident involving an air tour helicopter in Hawaii. The NTSB suggests if the FAA had not delayed the installation of weather cameras in the region, the pilot might have been alerted to dangerous conditions and not continued the […]
Starlink To Debut on First Major Airline
Hawaiian Airlines will offer free high-speed internet via Starlink Satellites beginning next year.
Hawaii Lessons in an Ercoupe
In 1948, living in New Jersey, I wanted very much to get into flying. My inquiries led me to Secaucus (now a metropolis in its own right, 10 minutes from New York City), where I found the Dawn Patrol seaplane base located on the Hackensack River. The owner-operator was a veteran Navy pilot, who just a […]
Osh-Upolu Gathers Pilots on Hawaii’s Big Island
In its second year, what organizers have cheekily termed “Osh-Upolu” gathered pilots on the Big Island of Hawaii on August 22 for fun times, awards, and flying camaraderie. The fly-in took place at Upolu Airport (PHUP/UPP) near Hawi, Hawaii, that features a single runway, 7/25 that’s 3,800 feet in length. The first event was held […]
