Ronald Payne sent in this blast from the past for Picture of the Day, a photo of base to final at Meigs Field in Chicago. The photo was taken in 1997, six years before the airport was closed. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley had been trying to close the airport on Northerly Island since 1994 […]
Will you fly the aircraft of the future?
This article may either excite you or annoy you. I understand. I have mixed feelings about a new class of airplanes I don’t understand as well as familiar, legacy ones. Perhaps like you, I’m annoyed because I didn’t foresee this and because these new proposed machines are not my experience over many decades of flight. […]
Ranger R7 introduced
Vashon Aircraft has introduced the Ranger R7. Vashon Aircraft is the newest aircraft manufacturer in the aviation center of Seattle, Washington, where they design and build the US-made Ranger R7 aircraft. According to company officials, the Ranger, designed by Pacific Northwest aeronautical engineer Ken Krueger, is a two-seat aircraft perfect for “$39 burgers” ($100 burgers […]
Garmin introduces portable ADS-B receiver
Garmin has introduced the GDL 50, a portable device capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, GPS, and aircraft attitude information for display on select portables and mobile devices. A remote-mount version of the GDL 50, the GDL 50R, is also available. Wireless and hardwired compatibility of the GDL 50/50R includes the […]
New owner for RAJAY plans to expand
TALCO Aviation Corp. will acquire RAJAY Parts, a general aviation turbocharging company focused on supporting thousands of aircraft operating a RAJAY system. RAJAY Parts is an FAA PMA facility that owns 48 FAA STCs for Piper, Cessna, Beechcraft, Mooney, Lake, and several other aircraft manufacturers. TALCO will expand RAJAY products and services by offering new […]
Stallion 51 Rusty Pilots seminar March 3
An Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Rusty Pilots Seminar is coming to Stallion 51 Flight Ops at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) March 3, 2018. What’s different about this Rusty Pilots seminar is that attendees will be surrounded by Stallion 51’s stable of P-51 Mustangs. AOPA officials note that at least 500,000 pilots have been […]
Wrong part brings down 150
During the cross-country flight, the Cessna 150’s engine experienced a total loss of power and the student pilot performed a forced landing to a field near Simmesport, Louisiana. The airplane nosed over during the landing and came to rest inverted. An examination of the engine revealed that the incorrect bearing and thrust washer had been […]
Pictures of the Day: Getting the crowd to its feet
Howard J (Jim) Whaley sent in these photos for Picture of the Day, explaining: “500 square foot parachute with the American flag flying over the beach at Ocean City, Maryland. Many people stood and saluted the flag.” He adds that his ultralight is powered by a Rotax 60 horsepower engine and has a top speed […]
CYA, the FAA and the new unleaded avgas
Many years ago, I received some great advice from several friends at Continental Motors. They told me that the way to deal with the FAA was as follows: First, find the right person to deal with. You need to find someone who has dealt with similar types of approvals. Do your homework and do not […]