Schiffer Publishing has released “The MiG-29: Russia’s Legendary Air Superiority, and Multirole Fighter, 1977 to the Present” by Andy Gröning. The 224-page book presents the development and operational use of the Soviet/Russian Mikoyan MiG-29, the Soviet response to the new generation of air-superiority fighter aircraft fielded by NATO, such as the American F-15 and F-16. […]
Picture of the Day: Taking off from the Minam River Lodge
Bob Bement submitted the following photo and note: “We were taking off from the Minam River Lodge and flying to Joseph, Oregon. We were helping the new owner clean some junk that had accumulated in 50 years. I am piloting my 1959 Cessna 182 from the 2,000′ strip at the lodge. My friend, Carol Skerjanec, […]
Virginia helicopter hangar wins building of the year award
A helicopter hangar in Purcellville, Virginia, won the 2017 Building of the Year award for commercial buildings under 5,000 square feet from the National Frame Building Association. Hangar owner Chuck Kuhn worked with Fuog/InterBuild to design the barn-style hangar. The hangar boasts a Schweiss Doors hydraulic one-piece 55′ by 16′ designer door. The exterior Hardie Plank […]
Greg Shelton to receive 2018 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship
World Airshow News has revealed that Greg Shelton is the 2018 recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. One of the most prestigious awards in the airshow industry, the list of Barber honorees reads like an airshow hall of fame. Like many in the airshow business, Shelton’s interest in aviation started as a child. […]
2017 GA Activity Survey cleared for takeoff
The 40th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey is now underway. The survey is the FAA’s primary source of information about the size and activity of the general aviation and on-demand Part 135 fleet. The information obtained from the survey enables the FAA to monitor the general aviation fleet so that it can: […]
Airforms awarded PMA approval for Cessna Engine Mount Heat Shields
WASILLA, ALASKA – Airforms has been awarded FAA PMA approval for engine mount isolator heat shields for the Cessna 206/207/210 family of aircraft powered by Continental engines. The aluminum construction of the heat shields absorbs less heat than steel, and a cerakote coating on one side inhibits heat transfer to the flexible isolators, company officials […]
Picture of the Day: A golden tribute to a great demonstration team
Gord McNulty submitted the following photo with a note: “A beautifully refurbished Canadair-built Sabre as flown by Canada’s Golden Hawks demonstration team from 1959 to 1964 is impressively displayed in Germain Park at Sarnia, Ontario, which shares the Canada-U.S. border with Port Huron, Michigan. Sabre #23164 was one of the original Sabre jets that flew […]
Sonaca 200 certified
The Sonaca 200 earns EASA type certificate. The first certified aircraft from Belgium in several decades.
New Tower at KSRQ
The FAA cut over to a new air traffic control tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in the early morning hours of June 25, 2018. The new, 128′ tower will enable air traffic controllers “to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy Florida airport,” FAA officials said. Air traffic […]