On one hand, American pilot Mike Goulian saw some encouraging progress at the third stop of the Red Bull Air Race in Malaysia — but not nearly the kind of progress he’s looking for. For three races in a row, the award-winning pilot has finished in 12th place. At the next stop, in Poland, expect an aggressive […]
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Wing of Freedom Tour returns to Skagit Regional Airport
BURLINGTON, Wash. — The Port of Skagit is hosting a return visit of three restored World War II-era combat aircraft when the Wings of Freedom Tour touches down at Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) June 16-18. The warbirds, a B-17G Flying Fortress named “Nine-O-Nine,” [pictured] a B-24J Liberator, “Witchcraft,” and a TP-51C Mustang, “Betty Jane,” also […]
Ameritech names two new service centers in Alaska
Ameritech Industries, the parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller, has named Northland Aviation Services in Fairbanks and Seaplanes North in Anchorage are new sales and distribution centers in Alaska. Both Northland Aviation and Seaplanes North will have available the four and six cylinder Electroair Certified Electronic Ignition Systems for Continental and Lycoming engines. The […]
Five World War II pilots to speak in commemoration of D-Day
At a Living History Flying Day event Saturday, June 7, at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, Calif., a panel of aviation experts, historians and veterans will be featured to commemorate D-Day. The P-47 Thunderbolt will be on display and perform a flight demonstration. Speakers include Robert J. Friend, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), Sandy Ross, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), Tom […]
Million Air Calgary joins Avfuel network
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Canada — Million Air Calgary has joined Avfuel’s network of branded FBOs. As an Avfuel-branded dealer, Million Air Calgary will have access to Avfuel’s proprietary operational and training systems, as well as offering Avfuel Contract Fuel and participating in the AVTRIP loyalty rewards program. The FBO facilities consist of a 7,500-square-foot FBO building and two […]
Pacific Coast Dream Machines showcases magnificent machines
STORY and PHOTOS By HAYMAN TAM The annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines show held at Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) marks the airshow season opener in the San Francisco Bay Area. This year’s event started off with drizzly overcast skies that discouraged some fans and visiting aircraft to make the journey to this coastal locale. Although […]
Flight testing completed for SD-1 Minisport
After a long winter and spring dodging the Utah weather, SkyCraft’s SD-1 Minisport has completed flight testing, meeting all the performance requirements needed for S-LSA certification, according to company officials. The plane was found to have good longitudinal and latitudinal stability and exhibited no issues with flutter, vibrations, or dangerous stall/spin tendencies, company officials noted. […]
Hartzell supports Screamin’ Sasquatch
Hartzell Propeller has been selected by John Klatt Airshows as the propeller technical partner for upcoming precision power aerobatics air show demonstrations featuring the Jack Link’s Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco. Screamin’ Sasquatch is a 1929 barnstormer’s era Taperwing Waco powered by a huge Pratt & Whitney 985 Wasp Junior nine-cylinder radial engine and a GE […]
Banyan technicians honored on AMT Day
Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) celebrated its 9th annual AMT Day on Friday, May 23. AMT Day pays tribute to Charles E. Taylor, the first Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. Dave Valenta, Banyan’s director of maintenance, organized the lunch-time event and gave an overview of […]