Judy Robus posted this video on Dec 6, 2017, of the top five aerobatic aircraft (in her opinion): Extra 330SC; Pitts S-1/2; Sukhoi Su-29; Edge 540; and Extreme XA41.
Air Plains Services wraps up 40th anniversary year
WELLINGTON, Kansas — Air Plains Services reports solid sales in 2017, its 40th anniversary year, anchored on sales of more than 50 XP Extreme Performance Cessna engine upgrade kits across the U.S. and to 10 other countries around the world. “We are very happy with our overall sales and with the variety of products installed […]
The Millionaire’s Unit now available on DVD and Blu-Ray
Now available on DVD and Blu-Ray is “The Millionaires’ Unit,” a documentary about a group of Yale students who, in 1916, took the initiative to learn to fly in preparation for America’s entrance into World War 1. The Millionaires’ Unit reveals the little-known story of the origins of American air power. These young pilots were […]
New audio panels from Trig Avionics
Trig Avionics has unveiled two new audio panels, which will start shipping in January. Aircraft owners can select from two models, the superior TMA45 panel and standard TMA44 panel, company officials note. Both audio panels are dual comm, dual nav and fully featured for IFR and VFR flight. The TMA45 has comprehensive entertainment features with […]
Forced landing on bridge brought on by fuel contamination
According to the pilot, the Piper PA-18A departed the runway and climbed to 3,000′ above ground level. She reported that while maneuvering, the airplane lost engine power. After several attempts to restart the engine, she made a forced landing on a highway bridge in Girdwood, Alaska. During the landing roll, the right wing hit a sign […]
Picture of the day: The first signs of winter
David Baldwin sent in this photo taken by his wife, Belinda. He explains: “Taking off in my Kitfox, with the first signs of winter showing up on the mountains at Chugiak, Alaska.”
Two firsts for two EAA Chapter 534 members
One member of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 recently received an Airworthiness Certificate for his aircraft building project from another chapter member who did his first airworthiness inspection as a newly minted Designated Airworthiness Representative. Steve Tilford from the Villages in Florida, has been working on his Van’s RV-7A off and on for 12 years […]
Video: 4-year-old’s first visit to a GA airport
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s Christmas greeting documents the visit of 4-year-old Coy to Guthrie Edmond Regional Airport, where he gets to learn all about Commissioner Jim Putnam’s airplane, as well as visit with Santa. The video is filled with information from the commission’s economic impact study, which showed that aviation produces more than $43.7 billion […]
Tracking drones in flight
The FAA has released a report from its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on technologies available to identify and track drones in flight. The ARC’s 74 members included aviation community and industry member organizations, law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, manufacturers, and researchers. According to FAA officials, the […]