WASILLA, ALASKA – Airforms has been awarded FAA PMA approval for cabin trim pieces for the GA-8 Airvan. Although historically engaged in projects for the Cessna Caravan family and other aircraft models, this is the first Airvan project Airforms has undertaken, according to company officials. “We have received requests from Airvan operators that had noticed […]
New edition of Aircraft Systems for Pilots available
The fourth edition of Aircraft Systems for Pilots by Dale DeRemer has been released. In print for more than 30 years and continually updated, it serves as a comprehensive college textbook for pilots learning aircraft systems, according to officials with ASA. The book is a single-source manual of what pilots should know about basic aircraft systems, […]
Picture of the day: TriMotors and Starlets
Corby Starlet owner Lee Beery sent in this photo, explaining: “Old United Airline mechanic and active UAL 737 captain share the wet ramp and swap stories about their flying machines. Turns out there about the same number of Ford TriMotors and Corby Starlets flying today in the USA.”
Video: Flying like a bird
Ever wonder what it would be like to fly like a bird? Paraglider Jean-Baptiste Chandelier’s new video, called “Weightless,” may give you some idea. It’s a tour around the world that’s worth the almost six minutes to watch.
Santa Monica Airport to close Dec. 12 for 10 days
The city of Santa Monica, California, is proceeding with Phase 2 of a runway shortening project at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), closing the airfield for 10 days beginning at 9 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The airport will be closed to all traffic until 7 a.m. (PST) Saturday, Dec. 23, when it will […]
New hangar opens at KGYY
B. Coleman Aviation, an FBO at the Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY) in Indiana has completed construction on a 40,000-square-foot hangar. The new hangar offers a 28′ door and can house four large-cabin aircraft, along with eight midsize to small body aircraft, according to company officials. It will significantly boost the capacity for transient customers visiting the […]
Hartzell acquires South Wind aircraft cabin heaters
Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) has purchased the assets of South Wind aircraft cabin heaters. “Thousands of owners are affected by the recent issuance of FAA AD 2017-06-03, which mandates that any aircraft equipped with a South Wind heater perform a series of inspections within the next 10 hours of heater operating time or next scheduled maintenance […]
2018 Bahamas and Caribbean Guides released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released the redesigned AOPA Pilot Guides: Bahamas and Caribbean editions for 2018. Featuring photographs of every airport in the islands (61 in the Bahamas and 88 in the Caribbean), the guides provide runway and navigation information, customs and immigration procedures, survival tips, and more. You’ll also be […]
Picture of the day: The best of both worlds
Ray Steinmeyer sent in this photo of a “fly-bike day off.” He says: “The best of both worlds. Fly to an island off the Maine coast, and cruise the island by bicycle. In this case the island is Islesboro, Maine. This trip was taken on Aug. 16, 2017, the day before knee replacement surgery.” “Air […]