“Our family has been blessed to be the stewards of Hartzell Aviation for 37 years. As we look to the future, we believe Arcline fully embraces our core value — Built on Honor — and will bring the skills and resources to build on over a century of excellence and innovation,” said Jim Brown, president of Hartzell Aviation.
Seaplane pilot releases children’s book
“My dream was a book that provides entertainment for both adult and child, and what better subject to write about other than my day job flying the beautiful Grumman Mallard flying boat,” says Australian seaplane pilot Daniel Bolton.
Picture of the Day: An unusual heritage flight
Bernard Robertson submitted this photo and note: “An unusual heritage flight at the Thunder over Michigan air show on Aug. 12, 2023, featuring a P-51B and a CT-133 (Canadian T-33).”
New hangar project takes off at KAEG
The inability to get a hangar at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led to the creation of a new company: High Flying Hangars, which will bring the first new commercial development to the airport in more than 25 years.
Indiana university expands aviation maintenance program
Vincennes University has received $4.5 million from the state to double enrollment in its Aviation Maintenance program. It also plans to boost its high school dual credit offerings.
PWI LED Logo Light gains FAA PMA certification
PWI has received FAA PMA approval for its new LED Logo Light for Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, 300, B300/350 models and the Beech 1900 C/D models.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the Dawn Patrol
Gary Schaffer submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken of our Piper J3–65C just at sunrise by my partner in the airplane Brian Sikkema.”
What’s in that hangar?
In the latest episode of FunPlacesToFly’s video series “What’s in that hangar” Smitty Smith visits with Tom Ferraro, show shows off his 1938 Stinson SR 10J, which was flown at one time by Jimmy Doolittle.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop 28%
While the rate of accidents based on flight hours will not be available until the FAA releases general aviation survey data in 2024, the total number of accidents over the past year in experimental aircraft was the lowest on record, EAA officials noted.