Geoff Pritchard, who flies out of Vernon Regional Airport (CYVK) in Vernon, British Columbia, sent along this picture of his newly restored 1930 Fleet Model 2. “The test flight was on Oct. 5, 2017, and apart from a slightly heavy left wing, all went well, including the Kinner R 56 that ran like a top,” […]
Hangaround: A place for pilots to connect online
When David Flynn started college at the University of Mississippi, one of the first things he wanted to do is check out the local airport. A self-proclaimed aviation nerd raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Flynn had just gotten his private pilot certificate and was eager to put it to use. “I was a brand new pilot […]
Group fights to keep DET open
A simple maintenance request has turned into a fight for Detroit’s Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET). The flying club’s request to fix a hangar door attracted the city administration’s attention, according to officials with the new Coleman A. Young International Airport Education Association. “We first approached the airport manager, and eventually attracted the city administration’s […]
AeroShell Aerobatic Team’s Gene McNeely retires
As the 2017 Stuart Air Show closed at Witham Field in Florida on Nov. 5, aviation enthusiasts bid a fond farewell to AeroShell Aerobatic Team member Gene McNeely, who retired after 24 years of flying the “slot” position for the team. His favorite memories are flying the night shows that he humbly explains away as […]
Behind the scenes at the New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., will conduct a Behind The Scenes Tour on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, which will give visitors a chance to take a close-up look at some of the museum’s restoration projects, including the A-10 Thunderbolt, the wide bodied Burnelli CBY-3 Loadmaster, some vintage engines, and more. Tours will […]
Insulated engine covers improved
MORGAN HILL, California — Bruce’s Custom Covers has unveiled its improved insulated covers for aircraft engines. The insulated aircraft covers are manufactured using 3M Thinsulate, a widely recognized winter insulating material. Made of synthetic fibers, Thinsulate is a thin and lightweight filler material that works to trap internal heat, company officials explain. Thinsulate gives the aircraft […]
CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow awards scholarships
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow awarded five scholarships to university students from Texas. The CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program provides assistance to students who have completed two years of study in aviation or a related field, and who demonstrate academic potential, leadership and extracurricular involvement, according to officials. Proceeds from the […]
Prairie dog holes contribute to bad landing
The pilot reported that during final approach he observed “prairie dog holes” on the private grass runway in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The touchdown was “normal,” but during the rollout he observed additional prairie dog holes ahead and applied the brakes. Subsequently, the Backcountry SuperCub skidded for about 50 feet on the “soft and sandy” area […]
Pictures of the Day: Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
An estimated 120,000 people attended the Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 28-29, 2017. The air show featured the Blue Angels, the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, the Trojan Phlyers, David Martin, Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Sean D. Tucker, a U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, Bob Carlton, Michael Goulian, Gene Soucy, and Wing Walker […]