HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has been selected as an Authorized Service Center (ASC) for Cirrus Aircraft. The appointment positions the company as a full-support partner for Cirrus Aircraft, with capabilities including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, avionics support, manufacturer’s service bulletin compliance, refurbishments, aftermarket STC installations, warranty support and consulting. As a representative […]
Aspen Evolution STC’d to integrate with Garmin transponder
Aspen Avionics has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to interface its Evolution primary and multi-function displays with the Garmin GTX 345 all-in-one transponder. Installing the GTX 345 with an Aspen EFD1000 primary flight display will allow aircraft owners to take full advantage of viewing ADS-B weather and traffic information directly in their line of sight, […]
Taylorcraft hits hangars
The pilot said the touchdown at the airport in Everett, Washington, in the tailwheel-equipped Taylorcraft BL 65 was normal. After applying the brakes, the plane turned 45° to the left, and left the runway. It crossed the grass infield, went onto a taxiway, and the left wing hit a hangar. The airplane turned right, and the right wing hit another […]
Watching the sun come up
Hal Denton sent in these photos, taken during an early morning flight over Knoxville, Tenn., heading out over the Smokey Mountains.
Fit for flight
As I write this column I am just a bit uncomfortable. I have a strip of flexible blue tape wrapped around my left elbow, holding a small gauze pad in place, which in turn covers a hole in my skin where blood was drained out, about an hour ago. I go through this three times […]
Polls find opinions split on best uses for drones
A new survey from the Saint Leo University Polling Institute shows the public is divided about whether civilian drones would make great package-delivery vehicles or are nuisances that should be banned. According to the poll, 84% of respondents were aware of unmanned aerial vehicles, more popularly known as drones, up from 78.4% last year. As […]
Civil Air Patrol to help NORAD track Santa
Kids of all ages will be able to eavesdrop Dec. 24 as the Civil Air Patrol helps the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) track Santa Claus. The NORAD Santa Tracker website will provide this link, which will allow parents and children worldwide to listen to audio from CAP as they support Santa’s epic journey. Listeners […]
Ohio governor declares December GA appreciation month
Ohio Governor John Kasich has declared December 2016 “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Ohio, general aviation airports contribute more than $1.8 billion to the state’s economy. “General aviation connects Ohio communities with critical services like emergency and medical care, firefighting, and law enforcement, and supports economic activity for businesses and communities of all sizes,” said Selena Shilad, […]
Quest CEO to retire
Sam Hill is planning to retire as Chief Executive Office of Quest Aircraft Company after the first of the year. The timing of the move has been planned as part of Quest’s overall strategic plan, according to company officials. A search for a successor is underway. Hill will remain as an advisor to the company […]