In his delightful, often bitingly witty novel, “Tom Sawyer,” Mark Twain used the term “news of no news” to describe the kind of reporting that says, in effect, there’s nothing new to tell you but I’m compelled to tell you something. Although little of real substance has turned up among engine manufacturers so far this […]
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‘New and improved’ B-24 unveiled
The Commemorative Air Force’s B-24 was recently unveiled during the Gathering of Twin Tails at the American Airpower Heritage Museum at CAF Headquarters in Midland, Texas. For the past six months, Crew Chief Gary Austin has been returning the airplane formerly known as “Diamond Lil” to its original B-24A configuration, complete with a new paint […]
Want to log some time in a B-29?
Want to fly “Fifi”? The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force has launched the B-29 Endowment Program, where private pilots can obtain flight training in the world’s only flyable B-29, “Fifi.” This is a rare opportunity to obtain a type rating in this one-of-a-kind aircraft, best known for ending World War II with the […]
CAF’s 50th anniversary rally coming up
The Commemorative Air Force will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a National Patriotic Rally, set for July 9-11, in Las Vegas. Registration for this once-in-a-lifetime event is open to the public, but space is limited. CAF officials expect 1,000 to 3,000 people to attend the rally. Keynote speakers are Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, a […]
University research shows where deposits clog jet engines
Maintenance savings, fuel efficiency could be significant Researchers at Ohio’s University of Dayton have developed a method to show where jet fuel deposits have the greatest potential for clogging engines. The findings, published in a recent issue of the journal “Energy & Fuels,” help jet engine designers to predict and work around such problem spots, […]
A busy month in the Bearhawk community
The four-place Bearhawk has reached the point that many are hatching and leaving the nest. In just a month, five new Bearhawks took to the skies, from the cattle ranges of Montana to Brazil’s Mato Grasso region. Giuseppe Zanetti of Cuiaba, Brazil, finished his IO-360 Continental-powered AviPro Bearhawk, the first to fly with that engine, […]
Texas Fly-In a success despite weather woes
Kicking off the regional EAA fly-in season, the Texas Fly-In, also known as the Southwest EAA Regional Fly-In, was well-attended, even though a weather system stretching from New Mexico to Arkansas prevented many to the north from attending the 43rd annual event. “We did all right,” said Stan Shannon, chairman and CEO of the fly-in. […]
GA carbon compensation program debuts
A carbon compensation program for aircraft, the first of its kind, is now available for general aviation aircraft. The Bend, Ore.-based Carbon Neutral Plane Program certifies that participating airplanes have compensated 100% for the carbon dioxide (CO2) they release into the air by financially supporting verified projects aimed at reducing the equivalent amount of CO2 […]
A new way to reach kids: Todd Trainor hopes Aircraft Trading Cards will inspire dreams of flight
Like many good ideas, Aircraft Trading Cards was born because of a young child’s dreams. Todd Trainor’s 6-year-old nephew was bitten by the flying bug after a Young Eagles flight. And, like most kids these days, he also was fascinated by the Pokemon cards that are all the rage today. Unfortunately, his mother said no […]