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• Caravan Seaplane Goes Down Near Miami

  

  A seaplane that departed West Palm Beach early Friday afternoon landed on its side in the water near Miami.CBS News Miami reports seven people were rescued... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2024 TRAVEL

• Jump Pilot Interview? Some Things to Askby Ed ScottIn The...

  

  Jump Pilot Interview? Some Things to Askby Ed ScottIn the past couple of weeks, several DZs have indicated their need for Cessna 182 jump pilots. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2024 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Southern Airways Express Caravan Lands on Freeway

  

  As reported by NBC WashingtonA roadway in Northern Virginia became an airplane’s runway during snowfall Friday. A small airplane with seven people on board... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2024 TRAVEL

• Surf Air Mobility Completes Acquisition of Southern Airways

  

  Combination Creates the Largest Commuter Airline in the U.S.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility” or “SAM”), a regional air... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2023 TRAVEL

• Tragic Caravan Crash at Skydive Warszawa

  

  As reported by AP WARSAW, Poland -- Five people were killed and eight others were injured Monday when a Cessna 208 plane crashed into a hangar at a sky diving... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2023 TRAVEL

• Caravan Crash at Skydive Warszawa in Poland

  

  As reported by AP WARSAW, Poland -- Five people were killed and eight others were injured Monday when a Cessna 208 plane crashed into a hangar at a sky diving... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2023 CAREER, TRAVEL

• How to Properly Fly Skydivers in the Cessna 182

  

  by Chris RosenfeltIntroduced in 1956 and built in the U.S., France and Argentina, it is by far the most common jump plane in the world. It is the second most... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 CAREER, TRAVEL

• The 3,000th Cessna Caravan Delivered!

  

  WICHITA, Kan. (January 13, 2023) – Textron Aviation today announced it has delivered a Cessna Grand Caravan EX to Brazilian aviation company Azul Conecta, a... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2023 TRAVEL

• Icing Encounter Tips for Cessna Caravan Pilots and Operators

  

  Operating Tips for an Icing Encounter in the Cessna Caravan In the Northern Hemisphere Winter is right around the corner, and with it comes increased chances... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2022 TRAVEL

• Autonomous Caravan Gets Closer to Full Certification

  

  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -BusinessWire- Reliable Robotics, a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that the certification basis of its advanced... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2022 TRAVEL

• USPA Saftey Day is March 12th

  

  The United States Parachute Association (USPA) designates the second Saturday in March of every year to be its Safety Day and this year that happens to be on... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2022 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Flying The Mighty Caravan!

  

  Flying the Mighty Cessna Caravan! By Scott Humphries The legendary Cessna Caravan (C208 for short) is arguably the most versatile plane ever built. Commuter... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2022 TRAVEL

• How to Properly Apply for a Pilot Job

  By Steve AlsobrookThis was originally posted in our Jump Pilot group on Facebook. Occasionally I will post a statement or conversation from one of our social... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2021 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Surf Air Mobility Orders 150 Cessna Caravan EX to Electrify

  

  TEXTRON AVIATION ANNOUNCES ORDER FOR UP TO 150 CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX AIRCRAFT TO AID SURF AIR MOBILITY IN ACCELERATING ELECTRIFIED COMMERCIAL TRAVELWICHITA,... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2021 TRAVEL

• Are Electric Airplanes the Destiny of Skydiving?

  

  By Augusto Bartelle As reported on augustobartelle.comOver the years, there have been teams working to create electric powered airplanes. Eco-friendly... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2021 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Operating Tips for an Icing Encounter in the Cessna Caravan

  

  In the Northern Hemisphere, there is still one more month of Winter remaining, one more month of increased chances that the Caravan that you fly will have an... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2021 TRAVEL

• The DC-9 at Skydive Perris Takes to the Skies!

  

  As reported by Airways MagazinePerris, California is a small town just 71 miles from Los Angeles. Many residents of the metroplex move there for the additional... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2020 CAREER, TRAVEL

• New AD Proposal for Continental Engines

  

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. model GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H,... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2020 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Another AC-208 Eliminator on the Assembly Line

  

  According to our sources there is currently another Grand Caravan EX that is being converted by Northrup Grumman Systems Corp. (El Sugundo, California) to an... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2020 TRAVEL

• The USPA Professional - Jump Pilot Section

  Starting today we will be re-posting some interesting articles found in the Jump Pilot section of the USPA newsletter titled The USPA Professional. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2020 CAREER, TRAVEL