“1.2 million drones were sold in the United States in 2016,” notes uAvionix’s Christian Ramsey. That’s a lot of drones. And the prevailing response from the full-scale aviation world seems to still be AHHHHHHH. Or words to that effect. Here’s the thing though. Not all of those drones will be airborne at the same time. […]
No relief for airport forced to shut down when Trump visits his resort
The Associated Press is reporting that business at Lantana Airport, also known as West Palm Beach County Airport, won’t get any concessions from the Secret Service. The airport will have to close down each time President Donald Trump visits his Mar-a-Lago resort, despite efforts by GA advocacy groups and others. According to the AP report, […]
Pilot designs unique lake home
Officials at Schweiss Doors say just when you think you’ve seen it all, another customer comes to Schweiss Doors with a unique request. Retired airline pilot Gene Buboltz of Cold Spring, Minn., was looking for two unique hydraulic applications for his lake home. One door is disguised as a wall, allowing him to drive his ATV […]
STC awarded for anti-skid braking system on T-6
TULSA, Oklahoma — Advent Aircraft Systems has received an STC for its proprietary eABS anti-skid braking system for the Beechcraft Model 3000, which has the US military designation T-6 Texan II. STCs for other models are in the works, according to company officials. The STC approval follows a rigorous 20-month installation, testing and evaluation program […]
Companies form alliance for hybrid aircraft
DENVER — XTI Aircraft Company and Bye Aerospace have entered into an agreement to develop a hybrid/electric prototype of XTI’s TriFan vertical takeoff airplane. “We’re continuing with our plan,” said Robert J. LaBelle, XTI’s Chief Executive Officer, “but we’ve made two important changes. First, with the engineering expertise of the team at Bye Aerospace, this first […]
Bearhawk pilot loses control on landing
The pilot was inbound to his unlit private grass strip in Walters, Oklahoma, at night. He sat in the right seat and maneuvered the Bearhawk to land on runway 17. He reported a slight crosswind from the left. When the airplane touched down on the up-sloping runway, it bounced once and then settled onto the runway. The […]
The Preflight
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo of her kids “helping” Dad with the preflight.
A woman’s place is…
Thanks to a stroke of good luck and a bit of favorable geographic proximity, I got to spend some time at the Women in Aviation Conference held in Orlando, Florida, last week. If you missed it, let me tell you, you really did miss something. This is no idle gathering of vacationers disguised as convention […]
Inaugural RAF Trail takes off
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has introduced its inaugural RAF Trail 2017. The Trail showcases special aviation destinations, some of which the RAF has worked to preserve or maintain — typically partnering with local, state, and national organizations. Each destination offers a variety of camping experiences, recreational aspects, special activities and a small memento of appreciation […]