ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – BendixKing has unveiled the BendixKing Confidence Plan, a new program that extends the warranty period for new products up to seven years. The new plan also allows customers to choose coverage for products whose previous warranty has already expired. “BendixKing’s new Confidence Plan gives operators years of worry-free serviceability on new and […]
Two die when pilot on meth crashes
The non-instrument-rated pilot and one passenger departed at an unknown time from an unknown location into dark night conditions that were forecast to be marginal visual flight rules to instrument flight rules conditions. A witness observed the Cessna 140 circling overhead, and stated that the appearance of the airplane’s exterior lights suggested that it was […]
Picture of the day: A mechanic’s work is never done
Megan Vande Voort, whose husband, Shane, owns Classic Aviation at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa, sent us this photo, explaining: “A mechanic’s work is never done.”
Flying while grounded
By GRANT BOYD Whether we like it or not, sometimes we can’t fly all the times we would like to. Whether it be for weather, money, maintenance — or who knows what — sometimes you are grounded. Just because you can’t take to the sky doesn’t mean you can’t “fly.” Thankfully, “flying” while grounded is […]
Video: RV eye candy
Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, also has another website: VansAircraftBuilders.com, which is where he first posted this short video of some interesting shots of Van’s Aircraft. Check it out below:
Mayo Clinic launches free online BasicMed course
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Now available to general aviation pilots is the new online Mayo Clinic BasicMed Course, a free program for pilots pursuing medical qualification through FAA BasicMed. “We’re pleased to be able to provide this new option for pilots,” said Clayton Cowl, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic BasicMed Course and chair of the […]
Warbirds in Review at Oshkosh now on DVD
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The personal stories of aviation legends and owners of iconic warbird aircraft, recorded at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 as part of the Warbirds in Review program, are now available as a DVD collection from the EAA Warbirds of America. The collection of 12 Warbirds in Review presentations is available […]
wx24 Pilot App adds prognosis and significant weather charts
The wx24 Pilot aviation weather app has added prognosis and significant weather charts, which help fill in the details and provide context to Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), according to developers. They also help complete the picture of enroute weather, including IFR and MVFR conditions, turbulence, and icing, which helps pilots make their go or no go […]
LiveAirShowTV wins air show industry award for innovation
LiveAirShowTV was presented with a 2017 Platinum Pinnacle Award at the 2017 convention for the International Council of Airshows (ICAS). The company was recognized for its innovations in air show broadcasting, including social media integration, on-screen graphics, performer “green-screen” introductions, sponsor fulfillment, and internet distribution. “We have been pushing the boundaries for many years in […]