The new ratchet “packs a punch,” according to company officials.
Screwdriver left on plane’s windshield hits prop blade
Probable cause: Company maintenance personnel’s failure to remove a screwdriver that was left lodged in the windshield wiper area of the forward fuselage during maintenance and subsequently became dislodged on takeoff/initial climb and collided
Picture of the Day: His first Cessna
Debbie Brown from Collegedale Municipal Airport in Tennessee submitted the following photo and note: “My husband restored an older Cessna 150 and put our son’s birthdate and initials as the N#. He was so proud of this plane, claiming ‘someday I’m going to be the best pilot ever.’ Michael is now 21 and has his […]
Cessna Piston Singles – The Numbers
In all, Cessna has produced more than 75,000 172s, 182s and 206s. While Textron isn’t cranking out the numbers like days of old, the design is classic.
Zenith 750 to be built at SUN ‘n FUN to help the disabled fly
Building an airplane during SUN ‘n FUN is just the start of efforts to offer flight training to the disabled.
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis by the numbers
In its 25 years in business, Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. has sold more than 72,000 PMA parts for certified aircraft.
Veterans and students from across U.S. to join in D-Day commemorations
“In the pivotal spot that marked the beginning of the end of the war, past and future generations will stand side by side to observe the significance of this historic event,” organizers said.
Twin Commander doubles windshield warranty
Twin Commander Aircraft has extended its warranty on windshields to 36 months.
Failure to check NOTAMs results in bent Piper
Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.