Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is augmenting its existing service and support resources with the addition of new dedicated air and ground mobile support vehicles. In addition, the company is leveraging its team of technicians, field support and management personnel to form a Global Experience Team (GET). “Throughout the year, we will be introducing […]
Engine expert to speak at Twin Commander University
Helmuth Eggeling, an acknowledged expert when it comes to operating Honeywell turbine engines, including the TPE331 that powers all models of turboprop Twin Commanders, will be featured at the upcoming Twin Commander University to talk to owners and operators about best practices when flying TPE331-powered Twin Commanders. A former F-104G fighter pilot for the German […]
Wicks begins shipping streamline tubing
Having received a large shipment of streamline tubing, Wicks Aircraft Supply has begun shipping a backlog of orders. The tubing is American manufactured 4130 steel in the most popular sizes, according to Wicks officials, noting it is intended for use as struts in homebuilt aircraft or restoration projects. There is no cutting charge. For a […]
Civil War encampment at Glenn Curtiss Museum
An indoor Civil War Encampment at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum will bring the past to life for visitors. Civil War re-enactors from the 140th New York Volunteer Infantry and the 21st Georgia Volunteer Infantry will set up camp at the museum, where visitors can talk with them, ask questions about the life of the […]
Want to live like Burt Rutan?
Aviation legend Burt Rutan, who last year announced he would retire in April, is moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and now he and his wife, Tonya, have their home, “The Rutan Pyramid,” up for sale in Mojave, California, according to a report at EAA.org, which notes the Rutan Pyramid is only five minutes away (by […]
House committee passes FAA reauthorization bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed an FAA reauthorization bill on Wednesday, which would nearly eliminate subsidized air service for 155 rural communities across the U.S., though some services in Alaska would continue, according to an Associated Press story. Why should GA care? Funds for the essential air service program go to small airports […]
BTV named gateway airport
Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont has been named one of 32 TSA-designated Gateway Airports in the United States, while Heritage Aviation received DCA approval as a charter operator and FBO. These combined approvals mean pilots and passengers can now fly directly to Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Airport from Burlington International Airport. “We’ve been eagerly […]
Blue Angels to perform at Sun ‘n Fun
The United States Navy’s Blue Angels military jet demonstration team will be the featured air show performers at this year’s Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held March 29-April 3 on its campus at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. “Sun ’n Fun is honored and excited to host […]
FAA gives nod to new Taylorcraft parts
Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, now has FAA approvals to manufacture two new Taylocraft parts, including a new right hand Elevator DA420 for the Taylorcraft BC12D aircraft (a direct replacement for OEM P/N D-A420) and Rudder DA410 for the Taylorcraft BC12D aircraft, a direct replacement for OEM P/N D-A410. Both are […]