Now that Stephan Armstrong and his son, Charlie, have finished building their RV-8, they are preparing for the trip of a lifetime. The team, from Julian, Calif., plan to launch on an around-the-world flight next year as a way to raise awareness about childhood cancers. It’s a flight that’s been in the making for a […]
User fee threat — again
A new video blog posted at AOPA.org features AOPA President Craig Fuller warning pilots that user fees may sneak in the “back door” during the contentious budget debates going on in Washington, D.C. The video, which is less than 4 minutes long, is a call to action for pilots to contact their elected officials, but […]
Plane Janes calendar debuts
Last year, the Antique Airplane Club released its “Pilots Without Pants” calendar. How do you follow that? This year’s calendar features 13 of “New York’s most beautiful women next to the country’s rarest antique airplanes.” in its 2012 Plain Janes calendar. The proceeds from the sales of the calendar help preserve antique aviation in New […]
Blackhawk Modifications earns FAA certification for Cessna Caravan upgrade
The FAA has awarded an STC to Blackhawk Modifications for its XP42A Upgrade for the Cessna Caravan 208B. “This is the ultimate win-win opportunity,” said Jim Allmon, president and CEO. “This upgrade can pay for itself through increased revenue generation and reduced operating costs. Caravan operators will now have the power they need to take […]
Seattle writer to sign books about Aerocars
Seattle aviation writer Jake Schultz will be signing his book, “A Drive in the Clouds – The Story of the Aerocar,” at the Museum of Flight July 23. Schultz’s book celebrates the passion and dedication of Molt Taylor, the determined designer of a flying automobile named the Aerocar. The book follows Taylor’s project from its […]
Open Cockpit Day at Oakland museum
The Oakland Aviation Museum at California’s Oakland International Airport Historic North Field will host an Open Cockpit Day Aug. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This special day allows visitors unique access to much of OAM’s collection, including: The A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair II A replica of a P-51B “Red […]
Avidyne extends ADS-B offerings
Avidyne Corp. has introduced its new AXP340 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability to meet the mandate for the NextGen airspace initiative. The AXP340 transmits ADS-B Out information via Extended Squitter (ES) to ground stations and other ADS-B In-equipped aircraft, providing improved airborne surveillance as well as vital information for airport ground surveillance, according […]
Beringer introduces brake system for Lancairs
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced higher-capacity brakes for Lancair 320, 360, and Legacy models. The new wheels, calipers and pads will accommodate disks that are both more massive and longer-lasting, improving both lifetime and performance, according to company officials. Beringer wheels feature sealed lifetime ball bearings, high-strength aluminum axles, and a tubeless tire design, […]
GA united in opposition to user fees
The nation’s general aviation organizations sent a joint letter Tuesday, July 19, to all members of the U.S. House and Senate, urging them to abandon a proposal to charge a $25 “departure fee” on both airline and general aviation flights. In the letter, the presidents of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Experimental […]