According to the pilot, the deHavilland Tiger Moth’s engine power and performance were “good,” and the airplane demonstrated its “gentle” handling characteristics through both left and right 30° banking turns. The plane crossed the airport in Williamson, Georgia, about traffic pattern altitude and then entered a vertical, nose-down descent. The pilot reported he could not recall […]
Picture of the day: Firehawk
Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo, explaining: “Firehawk variant of a Blackhawk helicopter settles in for the evening at Cascade, Idaho, with smoke from the large Pioneer fire tinting the sunset on Aug. 21, 2016.”
Air Racing from the Cockpit: Back in the saddle again
Dispatch from KGMJ, Grove, Oklahoma: I click the mic button with my thumb and I roll the yoke to the left. One smooth motion. The horizon cartwheels right. I call “Race Five-Three, Turn One.” Suddenly a gorilla is sitting on the nose. I pull the heavy yoke back as the turn steepens and I lose lift. […]
Guide for Private Airfield Owners released
Driven by the demand for more information about private airfields, the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has released a Guide for the Private Airfield Owner. “Preserving private use airfields is a primary mission for us here in the East,” said John Nadeau, former RAF Massachusetts Liaison. He owns Old Acton Airfield in Maine (02ME), and took the […]
HET offers alternator trade-in credit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Cessna and Piper aircraft owners will receive a $150 trade-in credit on legacy Chrysler and Ford alternators when they upgrade to a new-generation Plane-Power alternator for their Cessnas or Pipers. “Ford alternators were used exclusively on single-engine Cessnas in the 1970s and early 1980s,” said Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies […]
Dynon releases SkyView Software Version 15.0
Dynon’s latest SkyView software update — version 15.0 — is now available for download for all SkyView systems. SkyView Software Version 15 contains a variety of new features to enhance the SkyView flying experience, including: Extended Runways Centerlines; Highway in the Sky (HITS); Airport Signposts in Synthetic Vision; Maintenance Logging; Weight and Balance Calculator. ADS-B traffic and weather from […]
Wings of Hope receives grant
ST. LOUIS — The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation recently awarded Wings of Hope an $8,000 grant to support medevac services at one of the organization’s newest field bases: Papua New Guinea. This is the second grant Wings of Hope has received from the ISTAT Foundation. In 2015, the foundation awarded the […]
Dear FAA: Tell me why…
The November/December 2016 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on many of the questions the FAA commonly receives from the public, as well as how to interact more effectively with the agency. Areas of discussion include aviation rulemaking, airman rules and regulations, and pilot resources. Feature articles include: Out for Comments – Why Does it […]
Aircraft Spruce Canada moves to larger facility
Aircraft Spruce Canada has moved to a new facility at 27 York Road, in Brandtford, Ontario, just down the street from its former facility. The new location boasts 20,000 square feet, including a larger warehouse. The new location allows for Aircraft Spruce to hold a larger number of parts and provide additional room to fully […]