Duncan Aviation was recently selected by BendixKing as a BendixKing Repair Partner. This designation gives Duncan Aviation authorization to repair, overhaul and sell BendixKing components. As a repair partner, Duncan Aviation will provide 24/7 repair and overhaul service, support and sales for more than 100 BendixKing avionics and instrument units, including: KHF-950 System; ART 2000/2100 […]
Piper hits birds on final approach
The pilot reported during night visual meteorological conditions, he hit multiple birds at an altitude of about 300′ to 400′ above ground on final approach to the airport in Newport, Rhode Island. He continued the approach and landed the Piper PA-31 without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing. Probable […]
Picture of the day: Hangar flying at its best
Frequent contributor Glenn Brasch sent in this photograph, explaining: “A 1974 Maule M5 — the first M5 made — sits behind a 1972 BMW R75/5 at KRYN outside of Tucson. Hangar flying at its best!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All […]
Retiring airline pilot returns to his roots
An email from John Wade recently plopped into my inbox. It begins, “I recall enjoying an article you did about taking airline and military pilots flying in General Aviation aircraft and it resonated with me.” John has a good memory because that article was from August 2016 after I took a friend of mine, both […]
KFXE launches WebTrak
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) recently launched WebTrak, a web-based service by Brüel & Kjær EMS, that provides historical and near real-time flight tracking and noise level information to the community. “We recognize that our residents and businesses have concerns about aircraft noise. By introducing WebTrak, FXE is providing an informational tool that allows the […]
NBAA recognizes Top 40 under 40
The National Business Aviation Association’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (NBAA YoPro) is accepting nominations for its first Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, which will recognize the accomplishments of the industry’s next generation of leaders. Through June 30, peers and supervisors may nominate individuals online in one of eight categories: Airport Business Broker/Sales Business […]
AOPA reveals 2018 scholarship programs
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is now accepting application for three scholarship programs offering more than $130,000. Application deadline is May 2, 2018, for the scholarship programs, all funded by donations to the AOPA Foundation. The AOPA You Can Fly High School Scholarship program, in its third year, will award 20 scholarships of […]
Bondhus introduces Screw Grab
Bondhus has introduced Screw Grab, which helps technicians remove stripped screws. Tests have shown a single dab of Screw Grab improves the grip between metal surfaces by as much as 800%, according to company officials. “This is especially helpful when removing fasteners with damaged heads,” company officials note. Screw Grab also works to help sloppy […]
Training flight ends before it begins
The flight instructor and student pilot were parked at the airport in San Diego with the Cessna 172’s engine running when the plane began to move forward and to the right. The instructor said that upon noticing the forward movement, he applied the brakes. He reported that the right rudder/brake pedal was positioned further forward […]