The Great Depression and the post-World War II glut of aircraft on the market are not the only factors that led to so-called “orphaned” designs. Poor timing led to the demise of the Anderson Greenwood AG-14, according to David Powell of Rogers, Ark., who owns AG-14 Serial No. 5, the last of the twin-boom, two-place […]
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A long way to go… “Memphis Belle” restoration may take up to 10 years
There is no such thing as a quick restoration project, especially if it’s “Memphis Belle,” probably the most famous B-17 of World War II. The big bomber has been undergoing restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Dayton, Ohio, since the fall of 2005, when it arrived at the museum […]
Abingdon Watches: Femininity meets functionality
A distinctive watch is often associated with being a pilot. Many of these designs have an E6-B on the face and are able to display multiple time zones, but these are fairly large timepieces, even for a man’s wrist. If you are a woman, especially one with a smaller wrist, wearing a man-sized watch has […]
Parts liability legislation introduced. House bill would protect GA parts manufacturers
Legislation to provide general aviation airplane parts manufacturers with “common sense protections against frivolous lawsuits” was introduced Dec. 7 by Rep. Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.) and Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.). “These lawsuits are driving up insurance costs and, in some cases, forcing manufacturers to stop production of parts certified by the Federal Aviation Administration,” Ehlers said. […]
Pilots join Epic 500 Club
High performance jet and turboprop manufacturer Epic Aircraft is finding that customers are reporting ground speeds in excess of 500 mph in the single-engine, turboprop-driven Epic LT. It’s a speed only rarely achieved by the top fighters of World War II and matches the performance of many current civilian jets. Those confirming their reaching of […]
New direction for N.C.’s Rocky Mount Airport
A dramatic transformation has taken place at Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport in North Carolina during the past nine months. The airport’s terminal has been changed from a building that used to serve commuter airline passengers to a fine business aviation terminal, serving private and corporate business customers. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the […]
No more takeoffs for Red Baron Pizza Squadron
After 28 years of air show performances, Schwan Food Co.’s Red Baron Pizza Squadron is retiring. A “refocusing” in marketing strategy at the company led to the squadron’s grounding, according to Bill McCormack, executive vice president. “The Red Baron Squadron has been an incredible asset to our company,” he said. “The retail grocery industry has […]
What’s in a name?
What does it take to have an airport named for you? How about setting an around-the-world speed record? In 1938 there was an effort to rename an airport in Texas to honor Howard Hughes (pictured) after he circled the world in 91 hours, besting the previous record by four days. For a short time, Houston […]
EA-100 latest LSA to receive approval
EA-100 latest LSAto receive approval Eagle Aircraft Co.’s EA-100 Light Sport Aircraft received its Special LSA approval Nov. 26. It is the 62nd LSA to receive SLSA approval. The EA100, priced at $76,995, is ready to fly, according to officials at the company, which is based at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The high-wing, all […]