AmSafe introduced its new State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) kit at SUN ‘n FUN. SOARS was designed for non-FAR 23.562 and experimental aircraft. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts are available on a host of aircraft as original equipment or via STC for many models. But each of those products are customized for the specific aircraft. […]
Landing gear separates on landing
The airline transport pilot/owner was conducting a personal cross-country flight in the Piper Sport LSA. The pilot reported that, after the main landing gear touched down at the airport in Mansfield, Ohio, he eased the backpressure on the control stick and that the nose landing gear (NLG) then separated from the airplane. The airplane slid […]
Picture of the day: Flying high at SUN ‘n FUN
Of Wings & Things columnist and photographer extraordinaire Frederick A. Johnsen took this picture at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN of a MiG-17 flying past the airshow crowds. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
Aerostars new program invites kids to the party
The Phillips 66 Aerostars are tackling the pilot shortage head-on, debuting a new program at SUN ’n FUN aimed at kids. “All four of us are career pilots — 30-plus years each — and we’re looking around and there is a rather large demand for pilots,” said Harvey Meek, team lead. “We got to thinking […]
Searey donated to Seaplane Pilots Association
Progressive Aerodyne revealed on opening day of SUN ’n FUN that it is providing a Searey Adventure SLSA for the next year to the Seaplane Pilots Association. The donation is designed to “expand the goodwill and public outreach that the Seaplane Pilots Association provides to the general public on behalf of the general aviation and […]
AOPA’s new ‘Destinations’ platform seeks to inspire, inform pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has new tools to provide access to more general aviation travel information than ever before. The AOPA Destinations site offers a comprehensive place to find more details on each airport – and beyond – across the country. The new part of AOPA.org will help pilots looking to find […]
ForeFlight demonstrates upcoming enhancements at SUN ‘n FUN
ForeFlight demonstrated a slate of upcoming enhancements at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. “Over the last 10 years, ForeFlight has been focused on giving pilots the most elegant and capable integrated application to make flying safer and more enjoyable,” said Tyson Weihs, ForeFlight co-founder and CEO. “ForeFlight 10 builds upon our decade of innovation, delivering […]
Stratus ADS-B transponders now have a 5-year warranty
Appareo unveiled a new five-year warranty on the company’s Stratus ADS-B Out transponders during the 2018 SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The Appareo dealer network was first informed about the five-year warranty last month at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) annual convention. The five-year warranty is offered for all certified transponders purchased in […]
Fractured exhaust pipe contributes to Cirrus crash
While in cruise flight, the private pilot experienced a vibration and noise that seemed to be originating from the Cirrus SR20’s engine. He reported that the engine RPM became erratic, and the airplane became harder to control due to the unusual vibration. As he proceeded to the closest airport for a precautionary landing, the engine […]