“The Lonely Sky,” reprinted by iUniverse, shares the story of Bill Bridgeman, who joined Douglas Aircraft as an engineering test pilot after a stint in the Navy. Soon he was asked to take over the final stages of the testing program for the Skyrocket, a javelin-shaped experimental rocket-powered ship. The story of his day-by-day life […]
Duncan Aviation and Securaplane partner on new PreFlite Security System
Over the last few years, Duncan Aviation has certified and installed Securaplane’s legacy aircraft security systems on several aircraft. The companies now offer an upgrade option to the new PreFlite security system. Securaplane’s new PreFlite System expands upon its existing security system to provide worldwide, real-time, event notification and remote system control/interrogation via your GSM-connected […]
Plane escapes during hand-propping
This January 2008 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 210. Location: Bessemer, Ala. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to hand-prop the airplane to get it […]
Piper unveils its LSA
Piper Aircraft, Inc. its PiperSport at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 21. “With the PiperSport, Piper is entering what is undeniably one of the most exciting market segments in general aviation,” said Kevin Gould, president and CEO. “This burgeoning segment is becoming vital to our industry and playing an ever-increasing role […]
Sennheiser teams with ‘the Raviator’
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has partnered with pilot and motivational speaker Ravi “the Raviator” to bring renewed passion to the general aviation industry. Sennheiser and Ravi executed a series of educational and motivational events to explain how the industry can spread the dream of flight and engage the general public. One such event took place […]
Events planned for Doolittle Raiders reunion
The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders will celebrate their 68th reunion with many free public events, April 16-18, in Dayton, Ohio. The full schedule, available here, includes plans for three autograph sessions, a memorial service and B-25 flyover at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, as well as a tribute concert at Wright State University’s […]
Elliott Aviation co-founder Arlene Elliott dies
Elliott Aviation co-founder Arlene Elliott died in Naples, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 17, at the age of 91. Mrs. Elliott was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Herb Elliott, with whom she co-founded Elliott Aviation in 1936. She is survived by her daughter Pam Doherty and son-in-law Dick Doherty of Crystal Lake, Ill., […]
AirJourney offers free eAPIS membership to pilots flying Haitian relief efforts
Florida-based Air Journey is offering free membership to its new Easy Air Journey for any aircraft flying relief efforts in and out of Haiti. The new software application streamlines pilot interface with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as adding features not available through the government’s online border crossing website. The software is […]
Garmin debuts G3X sensor kits
Garmin International Inc. unveiled details for its G3X engine information system (EIS) and integrated autopilot interface on the opening day of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. The EIS and autopilot are designed specifically for the G3X and are an affordable way for experimental and light sport aircraft (LSA) pilots to bring Garmin […]