ROCHESTER, Wisconsin — American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACA) has released an updated wing design for new-production Super Decathlon and Xtreme Decathlons in response to an airworthiness directive affecting aircraft with a new-style aileron first delivered in 2012. Also released was a wing reinforcement retrofit kit for aircraft already in the field. American Champion is providing […]
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American Legend introduces Super Legend XP
American Legend Aircraft Company has introduced the Super Legend XP. The Super Legend XP (eXtra Performance), available as an E-LSA or EAB, is the enhanced performance version of the company’s Legend Cub, according to company officials. Enhancement modifications include square wing tips, extended flaps and ailerons, 40-gallons-usable fuel tanks, and more. “Stunning slow speed characteristics, […]
Applications now being accepted for Women in Aviation scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for 103 scholarships, totaling $569,965, from Women in Aviation. The scholarships will be presented at WAI’s 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, slated for March 22-24, 2018, in Reno, Nevada. Scholarships are available for flight training and scholastic funding with specific scholarships earmarked for nearly every aspect of the […]
New mandatory Service Bulletin requires connecting rod inspection on Lycoming engines
Lycoming has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin 632 that requires owners to check their engines for connecting rods that contain bushings that do not meet Lycoming Engine’s specifications within the next 10 hours of operation. The bushings were manufactured between November 2015 to February 2017. The Service Bulletin opens with a warning to owners: “You must complete the […]
Rainbow over the Mighty Mississippi
Joe Fortman sent us this photo, taken July 14, 2017, while flying from Michigan to Missouri to pick up his daughter. “I ran into a bit of light rain and when I looked to the left I saw this beautiful rainbow over the town of Chester, Illinois, and the mighty Mississippi River,” he says.
From Argentina to Alaska: Part I
Dino Karagozian, a Bonanza owner, fulfilled a dream in 2011 when he flew his 1964 Bonanza from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Fairbanks, Alaska, over 35 days. Joining him on the trip was Juan Carlos Bisi, also known as JB, a professional pilot. Dino put together a daily report on his adventure, as well as took many, […]
Cancer survivors take flight
BELGRADE, Montana — The sky literally was the limit during the week of July 10-14, 2017, for four recent cancer survivors who were part of the fourth annual Big Sky Kids Cancer Survivor Flight Camp. Launched in 2014, the camp is co-sponsored by Summit Aviation, a full-service aircraft management, brokerage and general aviation flight training provider, […]
Tuskegee Airman to make special appearance at KidVenture
Tuskegee Airman pilot Harry Stewart will make a special appearance at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron‘s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit inside KidVenture at EAA Airventure, which is slated for July 24-30, 2017. All ages are welcome to meet Stewart and get his autograph. He will be at the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit inside KidVenture […]
GOP Congressmen join in opposing ATC privatization
Five Republican congressmen recently took a stand against a proposal to privatize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. In a July 13 letter sent to U.S. House leaders, the five GOP lawmakers request that any provision for privatizing ATC be withheld from floor consideration. “This request is a result of our deep and multifaceted […]