AOPA Pilot Magazine - February 2018 - 41

HEADLINES THAT
AFFECT YOU

Recent news from the aviation world

ITS A SKIER'S paradise in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Ski fans will want to stop in to the New England Ski Museum to see local
champion Bode Miller's five Olympic medals and other treasures. Adults can
rent snowmobiles from Northern Extremes, at the base of Mount Washington.
Adjacent to the airport, the Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge offers
birdwatching plus a variety of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing routes.
Even if you don't stay at the Omni, you can still try dog sledding with the folks
at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel. Guests are encouraged to interact with the
friendly dogs, many of which were "rescue sled dogs" that have found new,
happy lives at Muddy Paw.
In Bethlehem, visit The Rocks Estate, a 1,400-acre estate that now hosts a
Christmas tree farm and conservation education center. The Cold Mountain
Café is a Bethlehem favorite, while the charming Adair Country Inn and
Restaurant, tucked away from the main road, is superb.
Downtown Littleton is a New England gem. The town park has an iceskating rink and you can browse Main Street's shops for antiques, art, sporting
gear, fashion, or visit the world's longest candy counter at Chutters. Thayer's
Inn offers a downtown setting within easy reach of shops and restaurants.
And while in town, don't miss Schilling Beer Co. for the brews or the food.
Like B&Bs? The Lion and the Rose offers comfortable elegance in a beautifully restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian "Painted Lady." Quaint Whitefield is
convenient to the region's activities and home to Grandma's Kitchen, the place
for meals just like at grandma's. Whether you choose down-home or four-star,
you'll have a wonderful winter respite in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

VOLVO PARENT COMPANY
BUYS TERRAFUGIA TO LAUNCH
A FLYING CAR BY 2019
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the
Chinese parent of auto brands Volvo
and Lotus, finalized its latest acquisition to snap up next-gen transportation startup Terrafugia. The company is
best known for its futuristic flying car
designs, the Transition and the TF-X-
and with the new corporate support
from Geely, Terrafugia says it will aim
to release the Transition to the market
in 2019, following up with the more accessible TF-X rig by 2023. -Mashable
NTSB: GA SETS NEW SAFETY RECORD
According to data released November
21, 2017, by the National Transportation Safety Board, general aviation has
never been safer. The federal safety
watchdog group reported that in 2016,
flight activity grew to an estimated 21.3
million flight hours, and the GA fatal
accident rate fell to the lowest level
in the 50 years since the group was
founded.
-AOPA.org

CESSNA LAUNCHES SKYCOURIER
UTILITY TWIN
Building on a three-decade business
relationship with FedEx Express, Textron Aviation launched a clean-sheet,
high-wing utility twin turboprop, the
Cessna SkyCourier 408, scheduled to
enter service in 2020. FedEx Express signed a contract for up to 100
airplanes, with the first due to enter
service in 2020.
-Flying magazine

GETTING THERE

Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) is located in Whitefield, New
Hampshire. Its single 4,001-foot-long Runway 10/28 is well-maintained. This
is a cold-temperature-restricted airport and altitude correction is required
at or below minus 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Pilot-activated lighting is available.
Some transportation is offered from local hotels and there is a courtesy car.
Call 603-631-0621 for more information.
Crista Videriksen Worthy has been flying around the United States with
her pilot-husband, Fred, and their children since 1995, and writing about fun
places to fly since 2006. She has single-engine land and sea ratings.
WEB

Find information on more great general
aviation destinations online
(www.aopa.org/destinations).

NTSB REPORTS HALLADAY
FLYING LOW BEFORE CRASH
Retired baseball star Roy Halladay flew
as low as 11 feet at 92 knots over the
Gulf of Mexico in the moments before
he crashed his Icon A5 and lost his
life, the NTSB revealed in a preliminary
report published November 20, 2017.
GPS data recovered from the wreckage
of Halladay's A5 was consistent with
witness accounts and video captured
moments before the November 7
crash. The preliminary report does not
offer any indication of probable cause,
which typically requires months to
establish.
-AOPA.org

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