Rockwell has introduced the Universal Fit system that enables three new Sonicrafters, as well as a ShopSeries Sonictool, to accept other brands’ accessories without adapters. In addition, a new assortment of Rockwell universal accessories is designed to fit competitive multi-tools. The new Hyperlock tool-free (quick-release) feature on two new Sonicrafters, RK5139K and RK5140K, provides one […]
Tuskegee University welcomes airmen home, commits to new generation
TUSKEGEE, Ala. — After more than 60 years, part of Tuskegee’s aviation legacy recently returned to historic Moton Field. Four original Tuskegee Airmen were welcomed back to the historic training site by the National Park Service and Tuskegee University President, Gilbert L. Rochon, on Sept. 15. “The Tuskegee Airmen are an intrinsic part of the […]
Season 3 of ‘The Aviators’ takes off
The television reality show “The Aviators,” which follows the adventures of a group of pilots and aviation experts, has launched its third season. The debut episode of Season 3 became available to PBS stations across the U.S. Sept. 17, with each of the season’s 13 additional installments becoming available every proceeding Monday. Viewers can purchase […]
Air Zoo to celebrate WASPs
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo is celebrating the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) with a special reunion and presentation on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this program in honor of the first female pilots to fly U.S. military aircraft. Guests will learn all about the WASP, their […]
Boy Scouts can earn American Heritage badge with help of real aviation experts
POLK CITY, Fla. — Boy Scouts of all ages, both troops and individuals, are once again invited to share in the excitement of earning their American Heritage badge with the help of aviation experts at Fantasy of Flight during the fourth annual Boy Scout Aviation Camporee, Friday, Oct. 5 ,through Sunday, Oct. 7. Throughout the […]
Aging aircraft researcher identifies optimal teardown process
WICHITA — Unlike most researchers at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), Melinda Laubach-Hock doesn’t focus on new high-tech aircraft materials. That’s because she is the director of the Aging Aircraft Laboratory, where disassembling, inspecting and documenting the condition of out-of-service aircraft is the norm. Laubach-Hock’s recent doctoral dissertation, “Structural Teardown and Analysis: Evolution […]
Piper, ATP reach agreement for future maintenance data
Beginning Dec. 5, access to all Piper Aircraft maintenance publications and regulatory documents will be available exclusively through Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) Aviation Hub Online Service and ATP’s NavigatorV Desktop Platform. Until that time, Piper customers can access Piper’s manuals and technical publications through Avantext, Inc., which will continue to serve as Piper’s exclusive distributor […]
FAA issues two Piper ADs
The FAA published two airworthiness directives this week that affect the Piper general aviation fleet. According to a report at AVweb.com, a final rule published on Monday affects 3,100 Piper Comanches, requiring inspections of the stabilator horn assembly, at a cost of about $1,000 per airplane. If the assembly needs to be replaced, it would […]
Family’s legacy: Training, education center opens in Kansas
The Spencer Flight and Education Center opened its doors Sept. 14 at Scott City Municipal Airport in Scott City, Kan. The nonprofit organization was created in response to a tragic aircraft accident that took the lives of the Spencer family, according to a report at AOPA.org. On April 22, 2011, Dylan Spencer was flying his […]