CHUGIAK, Alaska — Airframes Alaska reports the approval and first production run of the first Ultralight Alaskan Bushwheel. The Alaska-based company worked in collaboration with French wheel-and-brake manufacturer Beringer Aero to develop the new lightweight backcountry airplane tire specifically for European light-sport aircraft (LSA). The Ultralight Bushwheel is designed for off-field operations in France, Italy, and other European […]
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Picture of the day: Rusty no more
OK, it’s not a beautiful plane flying through a majestic sky, but maybe something just as cool: A no-longer Rusty Pilot. Mike Vidal sent in this photo, explaining: “Just got myself re-certifed having completed my biennial after 13-plus years of not flying. Thank you Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for the Rusty Pilots seminar […]
Still flying the backcountry at 81
By AMELIA REIHELD. One of the best things about flying is the ability to see wondrous sights from a point of view few people ever have. It’s a rare privilege to venture to some of the most remote parts of the country so quickly, especially considering the alternative might involve cross-country travel by snowshoe or […]
Hughes receives Master Pilot award
SANFORD, Fla. — Jim Hughes recently earned the prestigious Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award from the FAA. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as master pilots. Hosted by Sanford’s Aerosim Flight Academy, the award presentation drew a supporting crowd of more […]
EAA teams with Soaring Society of America to boost participation in aviation
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Soaring Society of America (SSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The agreement also includes initiatives ranging from membership growth and communications to advocacy and youth activities. “There is […]
‘One Hundred Years A Hero’ to premier at Air Force Museum Theater
DAYTON, Ohio — “One Hundred Years A Hero,” a new biopic documenting the life and career of Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, USAF (Ret.), will premiere Friday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in the Air Force Museum Theatre at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. As part of the Living History Film Series, […]
Piper cuts prices on two models
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft is “repositioning” its M-Class product line in anticipation of the certification of the M600, which is expected to take place in the third quarter of this year. As part of the repositioning, Piper Aircraft has reduced the price of the M500 from $2.264 million to $1.99 million. Additionally the newly upgraded executive interior will be a […]
Rectrix Aviation names new GM at Sarasota Aerodrome
Rectrix Aviation has named Chris Mundy the general manager of its Aerodrome Center at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida. As GM, Mundy will be responsible for overseeing all Rectrix Aerodrome Center day-to-day operations associated with serving commercial, corporate and private aviation customers, including line operations, aircraft fueling and fuel sales, aircraft storage (short and long […]
Lessons learned: Mountain flying
When I took off for Alaska from South Carolina in the summer of 2015, the sum total of my mountain flying experience was a few hours spent airborne years earlier in the Blue Ridge Mountains. That all changed last July when I had the opportunity in a few short weeks to cross the Great Smokies and […]