Two Harbors Chapter 1128 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, in collaboration with Two Harbors High School and Lake Superior School District Community Education, recently hosted a two part aviation event for local youth. On Friday Jan. 27, several EAA chapter members, including pilots, aircraft builders and aviation enthusiasts, made a presentation at the Two Harbors […]
Do you remember your first air show?
Do you remember going to your first air show? Were you a kid or was it just last year? Was it when you took your kids for the first time? There are almost as many stories as there are air show fans. Over the last year, LiveAirShowTV has been asking people in the air show […]
Maverick Aviation Group opens HND facility
Maverick Aviation Group has opened a new 37,000-square-foot facility at the Henderson Executive Airport (HND) in Henderson, Nevada. The new terminal houses Maverick Aviation Group’s corporate offices, meeting spaces and a hangar. The terminal features a lobby, which features high-definition televisions that broadcast Grand Canyon tips and trivia, as well as a café where passengers […]
Sporty’s and Frasca partner to improve flight training
Sporty’s and Frasca International, Inc. have partnered to develop and market an integrated training program and other products that use Sporty’s training expertise and Frasca’s simulation expertise. The partnership will work to create training materials, course content, and programs for flight students to use with Frasca simulators, according to company officials. Flight students at Sporty’s […]
A Special Cub: EAAers finish airplane for dying comrade
From EAA Chapter 282 in Clearwater, Florida, comes the heartwarming story of Walter Crosby, who realized the dream of seeing his restored 1946 Piper Cub fly for the first time in more than 50 years. Thanks to the love and dedication of his fellow chapter members, Walt got to see his cherished airplane become airborne […]
Who needs legs when I have wings?
The folks at Pipistrel sent along a link to a story about Jan Hercek, a paraplegic who dreamed of flying since he was 8. It’s a long story, but well worth the read, as he details the struggles he went through to finally get his wings. Many pilots will appreciate the hurdles he had to […]
How Things Fly exhibit takes off at the San Diego museum
A new exhibit, “How Things Fly… Experience the Adventure,” opened Feb. 4 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The exhibit is divided into four zones: Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Meteorology and Air Traffic Control — each giving an insight into the wonder of flight. Aerodynamics: Have you ever wondered how a bird flies in the […]
Cessna Mobile Service Unit joins lineup for Super Bowl
Cessna Aircraft Co. is stationing two Mobile Service Units for on-site technical expertise and immediate support to general aviation aircraft owners at the 46th Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Today’s game is just one of many big sporting events that a Mobile Service Unit (MSU) will appear at during 2012, company officials said. “With more than […]
Retractable tether for tools introduced
Just introduced is Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5601 retractable tether for tools up to 2 pounds. Available in high visibility orange, the retractable tether’s ultra low profile keeps tools close to the body when stored while still allowing complete accessibility in all directions when in use, according to company officials. The tether’s patented side-release clip improves […]