A simple maintenance request has turned into a fight for Detroit’s Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET). The flying club’s request to fix a hangar door attracted the city administration’s attention, according to officials with the new Coleman A. Young International Airport Education Association. “We first approached the airport manager, and eventually attracted the city administration’s […]
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AeroShell Aerobatic Team’s Gene McNeely retires
As the 2017 Stuart Air Show closed at Witham Field in Florida on Nov. 5, aviation enthusiasts bid a fond farewell to AeroShell Aerobatic Team member Gene McNeely, who retired after 24 years of flying the “slot” position for the team. His favorite memories are flying the night shows that he humbly explains away as […]
Behind the scenes at the New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., will conduct a Behind The Scenes Tour on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, which will give visitors a chance to take a close-up look at some of the museum’s restoration projects, including the A-10 Thunderbolt, the wide bodied Burnelli CBY-3 Loadmaster, some vintage engines, and more. Tours will […]
CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow awards scholarships
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow awarded five scholarships to university students from Texas. The CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program provides assistance to students who have completed two years of study in aviation or a related field, and who demonstrate academic potential, leadership and extracurricular involvement, according to officials. Proceeds from the […]
Classics on display at Livermore Airport
For my last airshow of the season, I ventured east of the San Francisco Bay over to the 21st annual Livermore Airport Open House and Air Show. This was my first time to this event and I was not disappointed. It had all the hallmarks of a local show: Free admission, friendly people, a laid-back […]
Super Legends take top spots in Texas STOL Roundup
American Legend Aircraft Company reports a customer-flown Super Legend took first place and scored best overall in the recent Texas STOL Roundup, with a second Super Legend took second place in another heat. A video of the two at the roundup is available below. The 2017 Texas STOL Roundup was held at South Texas Regional […]
First flights of Bearhawk Patrols
AUSTIN, Texas – Bearhawk Aircraft reported the recent first flights of five amateur-built Bearhawk Patrol aircraft. These builder-pilots join several others who completed their Bearhawks in 2017 and include a Bearhawk LSA completion and a couple who built matching aircraft. Additionally, the company released a new video showcasing the Bearhawk Aircraft kit factory. First Flights […]
First transient hangar opens at KAPS
The first transient hangar has opened at the Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (KAPS) in Reserve, Louisiana. Designed by NY Associates and built by Justin J. Reeves, LLC, the 6,363-square-foot hangar can accommodate a variety of large corporate and business aircraft, which are using the airport on a more frequent basis, according to […]
MT-Propeller hits milestone
MT-Propeller recently manufactured and installed its 20,000th constant speed propeller. The owner of the 20,000th MT constant speed propeller, Andrew Birrell, flew in from the UK in his KingAir 200 to MT-Propeller at the Airport Straubing-Wallmuehle (EDMS), where the Whisper Props/MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR225-55f were installed. Since the MT turboprop line was established in 1999, more than 2,000 5-bladed […]