Wing fails in flight
Posted on December 9th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 5 Fatal. Location: Bryan, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The instrument-rated private pilot and four passengers were flying on a cross-country flight in IFR conditions. The airplane was in cruise flight at an altitude of 8,000... Continue Reading →
Around the world solo in a Bluebird
Posted on December 8th, 2013 by Dennis Parks
Born Mildred Mary Petre in November 1895, the Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce made her name during the 1920s and ’30s as a record breaker on land, sea and in the air. She first came to notice by way of several... Continue Reading →
Thunderbirds plan Oshkosh appearance
Posted on December 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the world’s premier military jet teams, has scheduled an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as part of its 2014 flying schedule. EAA AirVenture 2014, the 62nd annual... Continue Reading →
Brad Pitt buys Spitfire
Posted on December 7th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The New York Daily News is reporting that actor Brad Pitt has bought a World War II-era Spitfire (like the one pictured above). According to the story, the 49-year-old actor was so inspired by his latest movie, the World War... Continue Reading →
‘Plane Talk’ now on iNetRadio
Posted on December 7th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
‘Plane Talk,’ an online aviation talk show from the founders of IMC Club International, is now available on iNetRadio. Continue Reading →
Stallion 51′s Lee Lauderback inducted into EAA Warbird Hall of Fame
Posted on December 7th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Lee Lauderback of Stallion 51 at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida, was recently inducted into the EAA Warbird Hall of Fame earlier this month. Continue Reading →
CAP teams narrow search for Idaho crash site
Posted on December 6th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
When a single engine plane goes down in the continental U.S., Civil Air Patrol’s cell phone and radar tracking experts are certain to be involved. Their mission — reduce the search area from thousands of square miles to the actual... Continue Reading →
Snap-On Industrial debuts pneumatic torque wrenches
Posted on December 6th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Snap-on Industrial has introduced its new Pneumatic Torque Wrenches, which feature a dual speed gearbox and pneumatic technology that controls input air pressure. Continue Reading →
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
Posted on December 6th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Now available is the updated 12th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide. The guide is a learning aid, reference document, and guide to the wealth of information provided on FAA aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications, according to ASA... Continue Reading →
Truckee Tahoe Airport joins Avfuel network
Posted on December 6th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California has joined the Avfuel network to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP points. Truckee Tahoe Airport has also expanded to offer more aviation ground services than before. Continue Reading →
Botched takeoff bends Cessna
Posted on December 6th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 120. Injuries: None. Location: Montague, Mass. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to take off. As the airplane accelerated to 40 mph, the engine sputtered and the pilot reduced power to abort the takeoff. Continue Reading →
House Committee moves to slow proposed sleep apnea policy
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress took the first step Wednesday, Dec. 4, toward slowing the FAA from testing overweight pilots and air traffic controllers for sleep apnea. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives passed a bill requiring... Continue Reading →
Sennheiser to award $1,500 to First-to-Solo Challenge winner
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sennheiser, one of the founding members of The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW), will award $1,500 for flight training to the winner of the 2014 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week’s First-to-Solo Challenge. Any girl or woman, anywhere around... Continue Reading →
Carter Aviation holds first public flight demonstration
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — For the first time, officials with Carter Aviation Technologies recently left their flight test center at Olney Airport and flew cross country to a welcoming crowd of hundreds at Kickapoo Airport in Wichita Falls, Texas. “This... Continue Reading →
The Sporty’s Foundation reports third quarter grants
Posted on December 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Sporty’s Foundation paid out $39,998 in gifts and grants during the third quarter of 2013. EAA’s Next Step program, which provides free online access to Sporty’s Private Pilot Training Course for all Young Eagles, remains the major beneficiary of... Continue Reading →
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