Frequent contributor Star Novak sent in this photo, which she took Saturday, Dec. 2. “This pretty little Luscombe is a frequent visitor to the restaurant at K81, and that’s exactly where he was headed on this chilly Saturday.”
Tuskegee Airmen P-51 returns to the air
RED WING and BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, and AirCorps Aviation, specialists in the restoration, maintenance, and rebuilding of vintage World War II aircraft, report the successful return to flight of the squadron’s P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen. The aircraft, which had been out of commission […]
Hurricane hunters move to KLAL
The National Oceanic and Aeronautic Administration Hurricane Hunters weather squadron will be moving its staff of about 100 and fleet of nine aircraft — including its modified P-3 Orions “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy” — to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida after May 1, according to a report in the Lakeland Ledger. KLAL is best known […]
Museum dedicates 1941 tower, unveils plans for library
HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor held a dedication ceremony Sunday to mark the completion of a $650,000 restoration of the historic Aerological Tower, which served as flight control center on Dec. 7, 1941. The newly restored tower, along with the Operations Building and the Air Traffic Control tower, are referred to as the Ford Island […]
Oklahoma youth invited to enter state’s aviation art contest
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is inviting Oklahoma youth ages 6 to 17 to participate in the state’s 2017 International Aviation Art Contest. The art contest encourages students to reflect on aviation by having them design their artwork based upon this year’s chosen theme, “Above the Clouds.” “We are once again honored to coordinate […]
Cessna Seat Roller Housings now FAA approved
BALDWIN CITY, Kansas — McFarlane Aviation Products reports that after five years of certification effort, replacement Cessna seat roller housings are now FAA-PMA approved and in stock. FAA AD 2011-10-09 requires the inspection of Cessna seat roller housings. If a housing does not pass inspection, it is mandatory to replace the housing. These new replacement housings […]
$15,000-plus in prizes and scholarships for Women of Aviation Week
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) will be distributing at least $15,000 worth of prizes, trophies, and scholarships as part of the seventh annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6-12, 2017. Girls of all ages who participate in aviation and space activities at official events or on their own and individuals or organizations who […]
CAV Ice Protection introduces SLD Guard
CAV Ice Protection has introduced SLD Guard, a new airborne anti-ice system designed to meet new FAA aircraft certification regulations addressing Flight Into Known Icing Conditions containing supercooled large droplets. In response to the 1994 ATR72 accident in Roselawn, Indiana, when a severe icing encounter overwhelmed the aircraft’s ice protection system, the FAA enacted new regulations […]
Plane-Power reintroduces ALT-FLX alternators
Hartzell Engine Technologies is re-introducing its Plane-Power ALT-FLX line of FAA-PMA certified, 28V/150 Amp to 14V/100 Amp high output, belt-driven alternators. “The Plane-Power ALT-FLX belt-driven alternators deliver more continuous power at lower engine RPMs than any other aircraft alternator,” said President Mike Disbrow. “Aircraft owners with high electrical demand during ground operations, such as those […]