Every pilot owes their safety and security in some part to the predictable actions of their fellow pilots in flight. If only for reasons of self-preservation, it is entirely reasonable to conduct yourself as expected. Certainly, the FAA would like to believe your behavior is a reflection of your respect for its authority and wisdom. […]
House Democrats block FAA extension
A new post on Politico reports that House Democrats blocked a Republican push to fast-track an FAA extension on Sept. 25, 2017, with just days to go until current law expires Sept. 30. Democrats said they voted against the six-month extension because of unrelated Republican add-ons dealing with flood insurance, tax credits for victims of recent […]
ASA owner, authors receive UAA awards
Aviation Supplies & Academics owner Mike Lorden and authors Gary Ullrich and Paul Snyder were presented with the W. W. Estridge, Jr. and the John K. Lauber Safety awards during the 70th annual University Aviation Association (UAA) Collegiate Aviation Conference and Expo in Riverside, California. The Estridge Award, which honors American Airlines’ Captain W. W. […]
Baron unveils new weather tracking and forecasting tools
Baron has introduced Aviation Weather, its suite of aviation weather data products. Baron Aviation Weather features a variety of weather tracking and forecasting tools designed specifically for use in the aviation industry, including two Baron-exclusive, proprietary weather intelligence products: Baron Flight Cross Section and Global Radar. Baron Flight Cross Section provides customers with detailed weather […]
Florida International Air Show ready for takeoff
PUNTA GORDA, Florida— The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) will move forward with its 36th annual air show at the Punta Gorda Airport Oct. 13-15, 2017. The event will showcase a variety of military and civilian aircraft, support vehicles, pilots who will be performing and providing rides, dozens of aircraft on display, a Kid Zone, […]
New Beechcraft and Cessna PMA Exhaust Stacks win approval
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis has received FAA/PMA approval for Beechcraft and Cessna exhaust stacks. The approval covers the Beechcraft F33A, F33C, S35, V35A, V35B, 36 and A36 Left Hand Collector Assembly (P/N A35-950005-37M), which replace Beechcraft part numbers 35-950005-37, 35-950005-1 and 35-9016-1. Also receiving approval is the Right Hand Collector Assembly [P/N A35-950005-39M], which replaces Beechcraft’s […]
Excessive application of brakes bends Stinson
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped Stinson HW75, the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll at the airport in Bremerton, Washington, and he overcorrected by applying excessive right brake. The airplane rapidly turned to the right, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left […]
In the shadows
Megan Vande Voort, whose husband, Shane, owns Classic Aviation at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa, sent us this photo of a Champ and its shadow.
Air Racing from the Cockpit: The final chapter
This is the second part of a two-part series. Read the first story here. Dispatch from an oil-soaked tarmac at KSAF, Santa Fe, New Mexico: My chief mechanic, sitting in Race 53’s cockpit, slowly inches the throttle forward. The dull thrum of the engine changes in tempo, becoming an angry snarl. Then the snarl shifts into […]