In the 19-minute video, Mike Patey, who has built some of the most interesting experimental aircraft around, talks about his newest creation, the Scrappy Cub.
Free Runway Safety Town Hall for GA pilots
The FAA is hosting a free Runway Safety Town Hall for all general aviation pilots July 16, 2021. The live online event will offer best practices and a discussion from GA pilots, air traffic controllers, and runway safety experts. Discussion topics include preflight preparation, situational awareness, focused and clear communications, knowledge of runway geometry and signage, and more, FAA officials explain.
BlueMAX portable MFD updated
BlueMax is a Bluetooth adapter that enables wireless streaming of aircraft data, such as engine, systems and navigation data, to a portable device. When paired with the free BlueMAX mobile app (available for iOS and Android), the pilot’s mobile device becomes a portable multifunction display and data recorder.
Picture of the Day: Evening flight
Eugene Riggs submitted this photo and note: “Evening flight in the 170B. Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) in Washington.”
Flight training under attack
“We need to get this flight training issue cleared up as quickly as possible and by any means possible,” said Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President and CEO Mark Baker. “I can assure you we will not stop until this situation is resolved and common sense prevails.”
Yingling Aviation celebrates 75 years by expanding at KICT
The company added another 50,000 square feet of hangar and office space to the 200,000 square feet of facilities for its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business and FBO at at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) in Wichita, Kansas. It recently acquired three additional hangars adjacent to the east runway (01/19) and in close proximity to its existing space, according to company officials.
uAvionix receives patent for tailBeaconX transponder
U.S. Patent 11,011,830, “Wireless Communication System within an External Enclosure for Attachment to a Vehicle,” provides the ability to leverage the wing and tail locations of a general aviation aircraft for the installation of a transponder to gain optimal performance from both ground and space-based infrastructure, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: A bird of a different feather
Claudio Pedraita submitted this photo and note: “Took this gorgeous shot of a young red-shouldered hawk at Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) in Florida.”
G7 set for riveting Spitfire performance
The Parnall Aircraft Company is building an historically accurate non-flying recreation of a Spitfire. With the cockpit and fuselage largely complete, focus is now turning to riveting the aircraft’s elliptical wings. That’s the task the team hopes to get VIP assistance on during the visit from the G7 representatives.