As the busy summer flying season approaches, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta recently met with leaders from the general aviation community to agree on actions to enhance safety and reduce accidents. The general aviation fatal accident rate has remained flat over the past five years and 149 fatal accidents already have occurred so far this fiscal […]
Aircraft maintenance tips: Spring cleaning
The snow has melted in the northern parts of the country and previously dormant hangar doors are starting to open. Flying season is here! But before you jump back into the air, it’s wise to take some time to prepare your airplane for the busy flying season, according to A&P Jeff Simon on a blog […]
Students evaluate wind effects on proposed Wright Flyer monument
Dayton, OH — Engineering students at The Ohio State University have completed a project to analyze aerodynamic forces that would be faced by the 25-story-tall Wright Flyer monument being developed by the Wright Image Group of Dayton. Aerospace engineering seniors Lindsey Crump, Chelsea Curtin, Tim Hendrickson, and Mitch Le completed the project with technical guidance […]
CAP photographs tornado-damaged homes
“I don’t think we’ve ever had a mission like this one,” said Lt. Col. Dave Roberts of the door-to-door ground team sorties Civil Air Patrol is performing for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The mission, which began last Wednesday, is to photograph up to 12,000 home sites damaged by the Oklahoma tornadoes. “We’ve had boots […]
Connecting pilots to promote GA
By JEFF SIMON, Guest Editorial As hobbies go, flying has become a fairly solitary experience, at least in the air. The vast majority of general aviation flights are with a single occupant — the pilot. Added to that is the fact that flight hours have been in a steady decline for years, so we’re flying […]
RAF Museum launches restoration of rare Dornier 17
BARROWFORD, England — A team of restoration experts is currently at work salvaging a unique World War II aircraft from the floor of the English Channel. Using cutting edge restoration techniques within a purpose-built polytunnel from First Tunnels, the team hopes to have the rare Dornier 17 ready for exhibition within two years. British television […]
Icon seeks FAA answer by May 31 on weight exemption
Kirk Hawkins, CEO and founder of Icon Aircraft, has asked the FAA to issue a final decision by May 31 on his exemption request to increase the weight of his Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) by 250 pounds. He based the request on a new design for a spin-resistant airframe, according to a […]
Maryland Festival of Flight slated
The third annual Maryland Regional Festival of Flight will be held on Saturday, June 8, at The Ocean City Airport from 7 a.m. until noon. The airshow begins at noon at the beach. The Festival, hosted by The Federal Aviation Administration’s Safety Team (FAAST), will feature Wings approved seminars for aviators of all backgrounds throughout […]
Plane-Power debuts high-power alternator
GRANBURY, Texas — Plane-Power, Ltd. has received FAA approval of its newest lightweight, high-power aircraft alternator. The Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator is a lightweight, high-output, belt-driven alternator sold as a single part number for both 12V and 24V aircraft. Optional mounting kits make it easy to replace heavyweight, Ford DOFF series alternators often used both Continental […]