The Central Coast AirFest, held each year at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California, is the new home of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition.
Companies partner to develop engine monitoring for Aspen MFDs
The new engine monitoring features, currently in development, are “designed to provide precise engine data in an intuitive format to enhance pilot safety and aircraft performance with intuitive engine instrumentation,” on Aspen’s Evolution MFD500 MAX and MFD1000 MAX multi-function displays, according to Aspen Avionics officials.
Aircraft Spruce expands to Australia
“Aircraft owners, builders, and aviation businesses in Australia and New Zealand have been a big part of our business for years and we are excited to announce the opening of our Melbourne branch to support them,” said Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin.
Student crashes during first flight after six years
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Picture of the Day: On the Oshkosh Warbird ramp
Photographer Greg Menton sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture 2024 of line of L-39s on the Warbird Ramp.
The last line of defense for general aviation pilots
Designed for his own use in his Lancair 360, Nidal Robb and his colleagues at Microkit Solutions developed the Landing Height System as an additional tool for pilots to fly — and land — safely. Now they’ve introduced another safety-enhancing product.
NFL’s Jimmy Graham named chairman of Young Eagles
Graham succeeds air show legend Sean D. Tucker, who served as Young Eagles chairman since 2013. As he moves into the full chairman role, Graham is the seventh person to hold that position, joining Cliff Robertson, Gen. Chuck Yeager, Harrison Ford, Sully Sullenberger, Jeff Skiles, and Tucker.
Microair launches T3000 skySuite
The suite includes the T3000 skyNav navigation sensor and instruments, the T3000 skyWave Nav Comms, and the T3000 skyLink Mode S and ADS-B transponder.
New WASP watch unveiled
Abingdon Co. has expanded its Legends Series of pilot watches with the new GunMetal WASP Watch.