MT-Propeller recently manufactured and installed its 20,000th constant speed propeller. The owner of the 20,000th MT constant speed propeller, Andrew Birrell, flew in from the UK in his KingAir 200 to MT-Propeller at the Airport Straubing-Wallmuehle (EDMS), where the Whisper Props/MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR225-55f were installed. Since the MT turboprop line was established in 1999, more than 2,000 5-bladed […]
Commemorative astronaut patch only available at IWASM
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) has been chosen as the exclusive seller of a new commemorative patch created in honor of Astronaut Peggy Whitson. The patch, designed by artist Tim Gagnon of Titusville, Florida, depicts the history and records of Whitson and her missions in space. Whitson recently returned […]
Loss of control fatal
The non-instrument-rated private pilot departed on a cross-country flight in night visual meteorological conditions in the Flight Design CTLS. After takeoff, the pilot leveled the airplane at an altitude about 1,400 feet mean sea level (msl) and continued toward the destination airport for about 30 minutes until he requested and was cleared by air traffic […]
Picture of the Day: The golden hour
Gary Lanthrum of Port Hadlock, Washington, sent in this photo in reply to our call for reader’s favorite photos of 2017. “My Maule MX7-180C on the grass at Lands Inn Ranch Airport (49OR) in Oregon where my wife and I flew for the eclipse this August. It was a wonderfully intimate gathering with only 12 […]
Surviving an engine failure while flying straight up in a Pitts
Chad Barber survived an engine failure during an aerobatics routine in a Pitts Special and it’s all on video. What Happened Chad had just completed a negative G maneuver followed by a four-point roll then a pitch up to vertical. At this point 22 seconds into the video, the engine hiccups and quits. Trading altitude […]
FAA proposes $3.7 million fine against NavWorx
The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $3.685 million against NavWorx of Rowlett, Texas, for allegedly producing and selling ADS-B navigation units that did not meet FAA requirements and for allegedly misleading customers about those products. “The FAA has strict requirements for navigation units to ensure the reliability of the information they provide both […]
Affordable flight sim app now available for PCs and Macs
Take Off – The Flight Simulator by astragon Entertainment is now available for PC and Macs. The flight simulator, which has been available for mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and phones and tablets using the Android operating system, now can be purchased on Steam for 6.99 Euro/5.99 USD. The version for Macs is available […]
Aircraft certification courses launch in January
SALINA — Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its offerings to provide much-needed education for professionals in the field of aircraft certification. Kansas State Polytechnic is launching a professional development program centered on the understanding and application of FAA regulations and processes used in aircraft type and production certification. The courses will be taught […]
JSfirm.com scholarships awarded
Three students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been awarded the first JSfirm.com scholarships. JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website, established the scholarships because of the need in the industry for more aviation professionals, especially pilots and mechanics, according to company officials. “ The scholarships were developed to target three high-demand aviation-related programs: Aviation Maintenance Science, Aerospace Engineering and […]