Budding high school mechanics may find themselves working on old airplanes instead of cars thanks to a new agreement signed recently by the FAA and the Build A Plane organization. Under the agreement, the two will join forces to help give more students hands-on experience working on real airplanes. Each organization will use its unique […]
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Extra unveils 300SHP
Extra Aircraft recently unveiled its newest design, the Extra 300SHP. Designed by company founder Walter Extra, in collaboration with airshow performer Michael Goulian, the “next generation” aircraft sports a new tail and cowling design. The airframe is 100 pounds lighter than Extra’s original 300S, which debuted in 1992. Powering the new aircraft is Lycoming’s new […]
CAP cadets at Cessna summer program
Civil Air Patrol cadets get up-close look at aviation at Cessna summer program Twenty-one Civil Air Patrol cadets from throughout the country interested in a career in aviation recently spent a week in Independence, Kan., at Cessna Aircraft Co. Cessna’s Independence facility manufactures the company’s propeller aircraft — the 172 Skyhawk, 182 Skylane and 206 […]
Eclipse certification slips
Also suffering delays is Eclipse Aviation, which says certification of its Eclipse 500 jet is expected in a few weeks. The company had planned for certification by June 30, but supplier delays pushed the schedule back. The Eclipse is expected to be the first Very Light Jet to reach certification.
Lamar Technologies still leading the way with new starter drive
Lamar Technologies of Marysville, Wash., continues to lead the way with innovation and priority service to its customers around the world. In March of this year, Lamar Technologies began installing a new starter drive in all its Lycoming starters. The new starter drive is made in the USA and designed to give long life to […]
Last Van Nuys Air Show held
Some of the attendees of the 43rd annual air show at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) near Los Angeles were stunned to learn that the June 11 event was to be the last one. Rockin’ Airfest 2006 drew upwards of 60,000 people who came to see restored military aircraft and vintage machines. During welcoming remarks, Los […]
New documentary captures the passion of flight
Trying to explain your passion for aviation to someone who doesn’t share it is a lot like trying to describe being in love to someone who has never been there. Words just can’t convey the depth of the emotion. Brian J. Terwilliger, producer/director of the full length documentary “One Six Right, the Romance of Flying,” […]
Pass the salt–and a pen
After Jimmy Doolittle made the first flight solely by reference to instruments, the Doolittles celebrated by throwing a dinner party. Ever the gracious hostess, Josephine Doolittle asked the guests to help commemorate the event by signing the white linen tablecloth. She then embroidered the names in black thread. Among the guests who signed the tablecloth […]
Runway closes for construction at Washington’s Western Airpark
Effective July 1, Western Airpark (92W), a privately owned airport in Yelm, Wash., will change from public use to private use, prior permission required. A NOTAM has been issued. The change is a result of pending gas pipeline construction on and in the vicinity of the approach end of runway 27. A new displaced threshold […]