WICHITA — Wilco has received FAA approval of its modification of STC SA01827WI to convert Cessna single engine aircraft built in 1972 and after with factory original style wingtips to Whelen Orion LED Nav/Strobes via a kit developed by Wilco. The STC permits the replacement of the existing Nav Light or Nav/Strobe with a Whelen Orion LED […]
The first snow of the season
Roy Roberts sent in this photo, explaining: “A memento from an amazingly beautiful flight after the first snow of the season. The Three Sisters are part of the Cascade Mountain Range in west central Oregon.”
CAP helps find missing plane in Tennesee mountains
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The Civil Air Patrol, working with the National Park Service, was called up by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center late Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, after an aircraft with three passengers was overdue from its planned arrival at Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville. Lt. Col. John Henderson, vice commander of CAP’s National […]
Zenith to hold kit-building workshop at Sebring
For the first time ever, Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its two-day hands-on kit aircraft building workshop to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 25-28 in Sebring, Florida. During the two-day workshop, participants build a Zenith Aircraft rudder assembly from a standard kit. The workshop will be offered twice: Once on Wednesday and Thursday of […]
Air Force One exhibit to close for upgrades
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will temporarily close Air Force One (SAM 26000) from Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2017, to complete a lighting upgrade with new LED lights and other conservation work. The VC-137C was used by eight presidents, including Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and […]
A Colorado summer sunset
As the cold of winter grips the northern part of the nation, here’s a look back at a Colorado summer sunset at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colo., courtesy of reader Steve Nelson.
Sporty’s chronicles latest trends
Every year around this time, the folks at Sporty’s release a round-up of the latest trends in general aviation. For 2016: Flight training is strong Airlines are hiring rapidly, airline pilot salaries are going up, and more people are pursuing their dream of being a pilot. Sporty’s Academy, the company’s on-site flight school, is concluding a record […]
Video: How to get the best video from your airplane
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com just started a new video series on shooting video from airplanes. The series will cover cameras and technical specifications, mounting techniques and post production editing. The first in the series s on GoPro’s Hero5 Session. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/6Wm8l2vbaIc
Astronics Max-Viz 1200 Enhanced Vision System Certified
Astronics Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, reports its Max-Viz 1200 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for fixed and rotor wing aircraft has been certified to DO-160G standards by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). DO-160G is the industry standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware and is recognized by the International Organization for […]