TERRELL, TEXAS – The eighth annual Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In at the Terrell Municipal Airport (KTRL) takes off Saturday, Sept. 19, for a day of aerobatics, displays of military and vintage aircraft, World War II re-enactors, a car and motorcycle show, barbecue cook-off, kids’ activities, guest speakers, and more. “We’ve really stepped up our game […]
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Report shows drop in GA accidents
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute has released the 24th edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, general aviation’s (GA) most comprehensive safety review. The report, which provides an in-depth analysis of accidents that occurred in 2012, shows that there were 17% few GA accidents in 2012 than in 2011. Other highlights: 75% […]
Reno Air Races expands Drone Zone
RENO, Nevada — NASA is set to expand on information related to its Unmanned Traffic Management research agenda at this year’s National Championship Air Races Sept. 16-20. This year’s event will feature an expanded Drone Zone sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Advanced Autonomous Systems Innovation Center in partnership with NASA. “It is […]
JetFuelX launches free aviation fuel price finder
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — JetFuelX, led by pilot Jason Talley, has launched a new jet fuel price management tool for aircraft owners and corporate flight departments. Developed by pilots, the program is free and can be used on any mobile device. “JetFuelX was built on a simple principle,” said Talley, founder of the company. “I wanted to […]
Cirrus Jet enters final stages towards certification
The FAA has issued Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for Cirrus Aircraft‘s Vision SF50, marking another milestone in the aircraft certification program. TIA initiates formal FAA flight evaluation of the Vision SF50 type design, airworthiness, performance and handling properties, Cirrus officials explain. This TIA allows Cirrus to move forward with FAA Conformity Inspections and Certification Flight Tests […]
Aircraft Spruce West to hold Customer Appreciation Day
Aircraft Spruce West will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, Oct. 10, at its Corona, California, location. Representatives from a number of aviation products will be on hand to demonstrate their products, including Aviation Technology, Britta Products, Champion Aerospace, Concorde, Electronics International, Gill, Hartzell Engine Technologies, Herber, Lift Expo, Michelin, Tempest, and UPS. An assortment of products […]
Rare Mosquito makes Oshkosh debut
Highlighting AirVenture for many warbird fans was the appearance of a rebuilt de Havilland Mosquito owned by Jerry Yagen of the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Almost 8,000 Mosquitoes were built during the 1940s, but Yagen’s plane is one of only two examples that are airworthy today. The rare plane, made largely of […]
FAA dedicates runway pavement testing facility
The FAA dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center at the William J. Hughes Technical Center at Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Aug. 27. The research center allows FAA engineers to use a custom-designed vehicle simulator to test asphalt and other pavement materials at very high tire pressures and temperatures. Airport pavement temperatures […]
Midwest LSA Expo set for September
Plans are underway for the upcoming Midwest LSA Expo, being touted as “the place to be for Sport Aviation this fall.” The Expo is slated for Sept. 10-12 at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) in Illinois. Admission and parking are free. According to organizers, attendees will be able to see more than 40 Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), including […]