DARcorporation has released Advanced Aircraft Analysis Version 3.7 (or AAA 3.7). AAA 3.7 was developed to help today’s aerospace engineers tackle the industry’s newest challenges and toughest problems, according to company officials. The latest version can analyze fixed-wing aircraft with conventional and unconventional configurations, such as unmanned aerial systems, gliders, electric aircraft, tiltrotor aircraft and hybrid […]
Two injured when balloon hits tree
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to take the 11 passengers on a hot-air balloon sightseeing tour near Wittman, Arizona. He reviewed the weather forecast for the day, which disclosed that wind speeds would be less than 8 mph. The morning departure occurred in calm wind conditions and the pilot maneuvered the […]
The Year in Pictures
Frequent contributor Star Novak of McFarlane Aviation Products sent in this photo after our recent call for submissions for The Year in Pictures. She explains: “Under the watchful eye of an EAA Chapter #967 member, a local Stearman glides in gracefully trying to hit the line during the Spot Landing Competition as part of the […]
Electrical failure
One of the pilots had a handheld radio in his flight bag, in the back of the airplane. He spent a good amount of time fighting with his seatbelt, and then crawling over seats to retrieve it.
Five inducted into EAA Halls of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 10: EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Jim Bede (posthumous); Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Phil Coulson of Lawton, Michigan; […]
Tickets on sale for 2017 Reno Air Races
Tickets for the 54th National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, set for Sept. 13-17, 2017, are on sale at AirRace.org. General admission tickets, pit passes, Chairman’s tent and awards banquet tickets can now be purchased online. Reserved seating will be available for purchase online in early March 2017.
Updated Bahamas, Caribbean Pilot’s Guides published
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) report the Bahamas and Caribbean Pilot’s Guides 2017 update is available, with AOPA serving as the new publisher of the two books. The Bahamas Pilot’s Guide and the Caribbean Pilot’s Guide have been published since 1979 and contain maps, procedures, Customs and Immigration information, phone numbers, frequencies, fuel availability, aerial […]
Quest expands dealer network
Quest Aircraft Company has named Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center as an authorized Kodiak dealer for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Established in 1995, Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center specializes in aircraft sales, air charter, maintenance, paint and interiors, avionics sales/service/installation and operates a subsidiary FBO, Premier Jet Center, based at Flying Cloud […]
Fargo Jet Center partners with FoxThree Aviation Consulting
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Fargo Jet Center/Premier Jet Center (FJC/PJC) has teamed with FoxThree Aviation Consulting to provide aviation consulting and FAA approval services in the business aviation industry. FoxThree Aviation Consulting was formed in January 2013 by Premier Jet Center team member Jason Barron, after recognizing a need to provide time-sensitive FAA approval services for […]