A few days ago we reported that famed aviation artist Sam Lyons was hospitalized. Good news today from his wife Mindy that Sam is doing much better and hopes to be out of the hospital soon. Sam was rush to Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida, with what doctors think is an allergic reaction […]
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New study shows autogas can power 80% of piston aircraft
The Aviation Fuel Club has released initial results from a study that shows between 80% and 83% of the current fleet of piston engine aircraft could safely operate on autogas. First approved by the FAA as an aviation fuel in 1982, autogas (also known as mogas) is ethanol-free, lead-free automotive fuel. Either 87 or 91 […]
Icon A5 to be powered by new Rotax
ICON Aircraft has chosen the new Rotax 912 iS engine to power its A5 Light Sport Aircraft. The new fuel-injected powerplant will be the launch engine initially available in the A5, for which ICON has taken over 750 deposits. “We’re excited to be able to incorporate BRP-Powertrain’s new fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS engine in the […]
Arlington Fly-In takes off today
The 44th annual Arlington Fly-In (AWO) began today, Thursday, July 12, and will run through Sunday, July 15 at the Arlington Municipal Airport in Washington.
Frautschy to leave Vintage Aircraft Association
H.G. Frautschy, who has been the Vintage Aircraft Association executive director for the past 22 years, is stepping down from that position. Frautschy, who also served as editor of VAA’s Vintage Airplane magazine, will join his wife, Brenda, on the East Coast where she works in the medical field and serves on the faculty of […]
Flying Club advisory group formed
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has created an advisory group of 10 flying clubs as part of the association’s efforts to help pilots fly more frequently and affordably. The advisory group will focus on how flying clubs can create a sense of community among aviators, AOPA officials said. Starting in 2011, AOPA conducted […]
Rotax expert to present forums at Arlington and Oshkosh
Earlier this year, Rotax Aircraft Engines, which commands a 75% share among LSA and light kit-built aircraft, introduced its new fuel-injected 912 iS powerplant. Rotax expert Phil Lockwood, who has first-hand experience working with the new engine, will present forums at Arlington 2012 in Washington State and at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. Using his signature […]
The search is on for Texas Airplane #21
John Bradberry from Sulphur Springs, Texas sent me an email recently with a very specific request. I’m hoping someone from our readership can assist him. “On Thursday, May 19, 1938, Texaco Airplane #21 piloted by Roy Harding landed at six towns in Northeast Texas, picked up mail pouches at each stop, and returned to Dallas Love Field in […]
A roadmap to finding a new fuel
The transition to an unleaded aviation fuel is still years away, according to the final report from the FAA’s Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC). And whether it is GAMI’s G100UL, Swift Fuels biofuel, or some other alternative, all candidate fuels require “significant assessment” by the FAA to ensure safety, according to the […]