MAXWELL AIR FORCE, Ala. — For the second straight year, the Civil Air Patrol amassed 100,000 flying hours for its 560-plane fleet, recognized as one of the largest fleets of single-engine aircraft in the world. John Desmarais, Civil Air Patrol’s director of operations, said the milestone was met during a flight Sept. 28, 2017, in Puerto […]
New electric aircraft promises ‘disruptive affordability’
DENVER – The developer of the four-seat “Sun Flyer 4” reports that 10 deposits have been received for the electric airplane unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. According to officials with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is the first flight school to hold a deposit for a Sun Flyer […]
Garmin redefines flight displays and engine monitoring solutions
Garmin has introduced the touchscreen G500 TXi, G600 TXi, and G700 TXi flight displays, as well as the engine information system (EIS) TXi. Boasting a clean-sheet touchscreen design, the TXi family incorporates greater situational awareness tools, according to Garmin officials. Three displays are available, offering flexibility for panel configurations, including a 10.6-inch display, and two versions […]
Maintenance programs for piston aircraft introduced
COOPER CITY, Florida — Just launched in response to the increasing cost and maintenance requirements in the $219 billion general aviation marketplace is the AeroEngine Protection Corp. (AEPC). For protection against unexpected, costly maintenance expenses for piston engine aircraft, AEPC introduced a family of Piston Engine Service Programs (PESP). According to company officials, PESP minimizes the risk […]
Rider Jet Center hosts Santa with Turbo the Flying Dog
HAGERSTOWN, Maryland — Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, Rider Jet Center at Hagerstown Regional Airport will host Paws and Planes: Holiday at the Airport. Children’s book star, Turbo the Flying Dog, will be featured, along with Santa Claus. Activities take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. According to organizers, the day will feature photos with Santa and Turbo, educational […]
New England Air Museum hosts annual Veteran’s Day program
The New England Air Museum will hold its annual Veterans Day event, A Tribute to our Veterans, Servicemen & Servicewomen, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. According to organizers, visitors will have the opportunity to meet and talk one-on-one with veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. The museum encourages visitors to bring […]
Mechanic’s error bends Cessna 310
The commercial pilot and his passenger were returning to the airport near Tucson, Arizona, after a 30-minute personal flight. The pilot reported he configured the Cessna 310J for landing, but that the landing gear down indication did not illuminate. He cycled the landing gear several times, but the landing gear down indication still did not […]
Angels on the wing?
Phil Bethell sent in these photos of an “orb” that followed him on a December flight for about 20 minutes. “We were at 17,500 feet eastbound over the Uinta Mountain Range near Salt Lake City,” he reports. “We felt it was angelic as high winds had given us a share of turbulence prior to seeing this.”
It’s a short trip from rusty to restored
Years ago I read a passage written by Richard Bach that has stuck with me. While I can’t quote it, and frankly I can’t even remember which book it comes from, Richard left the impression that flight instruction was a noble calling. He wrote about the satisfaction that comes from passing on to a new […]