For the past 31 years, the name CubCrafters has been synonymous with Super Cubs. But with its entry a few years ago into the world of Light-Sport Aircraft, its name now is tied to one of the most successful LSAs on the market. The Yakima, Wash., company was founded by Jim Richmond, a Super Cub […]
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Carbon Cub: The beefy LSA
When the term “light” is applied to aircraft, it can give the impression that the machine is somehow delicate. This is SO not the case when it comes to CubCrafters Carbon Cub LSA. CubCrafters describes the Carbon Cub SS as an aircraft designed “for the pilot who REALLY wants to push the limits of Light […]
Pilots to help complete children’s home in the Bahamas
Volunteer pilots will be flying to Eleuthera in the Bahamas this month to complete the final stages of a home for abused children. The semi-annual Fly In & Help Out Event, to be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 19, serves as an introduction to international mission flying and provides hands on experience […]
Free webinars to feature commentary by Tuskegee Airmen
On Feb. 4, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron will be hosting a free 45-minute webinar featuring Tuskegee Airmen USAF Colonels (ret) Harold Brown and Charles E. McGee. The webinar runs from 3-3:45 p.m. (Eastern time), with discussions centered around the question “Was The Movie Accurate?” referring to the new “Red Tails” movie […]
GPS testing slated for Wilmington, N.C.
The FAA is conducting GPS testing, Feb. 3-10, in the Wilmington, N.C., area. This testing may result in “unreliable or unavailable” GPS signal, FAA officials said. The testing is centered at 334500N/0770000W or the ILM VOR 129.5 degree radial at 56.5NM. Each testing event lasts 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes off and may start […]
Flight Design launches E-Z Upgrade program
Flight Design has launched an incentive program to present-day buyers of its CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft, who can gain a delivery position for the German company’s coming four seater, the C4, plus an additional discount. “Purchase a new Flight Design CTLS, MC or Supralight aircraft [for European customers] and have an exciting, new Flight Design C4 […]
Controllers honored
Two Chicago Center controllers guided the pilot of a general aviation plane with icing conditions, a lost localizer and low fuel to a safe landing. A team of three Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) controllers directed the pilot of a plane that had run out of fuel at 3,200 feet to the nearest airport. […]
Gulf Coast Avionics partners with Platinum Aviation
Gulf Coast Avionics of Lakeland, Florida, has inked a marketing and sales partnership with Platinum Aviation in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, Florida. Under the agreement, Gulf Coast Avionics will be the exclusive supplier of avionics sales, service and installation and pilot supplies to Platinum Aviation. Gulf Coast Avionics will work with Platinum Aviation […]
The devil is in the details
A slightly different rudder leads a master restorer to a true aviation find By DAVID NIXON It has been said, “the devil is in the details.” This is especially so in aviation. Whether you are flying or fixing an airplane, the details matter. For an aircraft museum it is doubly important. The Western Antique Airplane […]