According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped Stinson HW75, the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll at the airport in Bremerton, Washington, and he overcorrected by applying excessive right brake. The airplane rapidly turned to the right, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left […]
In the shadows
Megan Vande Voort, whose husband, Shane, owns Classic Aviation at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa, sent us this photo of a Champ and its shadow.
Air Racing from the Cockpit: The final chapter
This is the second part of a two-part series. Read the first story here. Dispatch from an oil-soaked tarmac at KSAF, Santa Fe, New Mexico: My chief mechanic, sitting in Race 53’s cockpit, slowly inches the throttle forward. The dull thrum of the engine changes in tempo, becoming an angry snarl. Then the snarl shifts into […]
Video: Flights of Our Fathers
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com posted this video of highlights from the Flights of our Fathers Airshow and Fly-in in Terrell, Texas. “This annual event draws thousands of aviation enthusiasts, local and regional residents to enjoy a full day of events and attractions,” noted Smitty Smith. “We had a great time taking in the sights and […]
STOL Clinic slated at 9I0
SimplyFly Adventures is launching a STOL clinic on the 2,200′ grass strip at Havana Regional Airport (9I0) in Illinois Oct. 20-21, 2017. “It is a BYOP event — Bring Your Own Plane,” organizers note. The first session will be ground school to review slow flight and short/soft field operations, followed by dinner in downtown Havana […]
Study confirms companies that use business aviation more successful
A new study of S&P 500 companies shows that the use of business aviation is a sign of a well-managed enterprise among America’s most highly valued and well-respected companies. “This report reaffirms what study after study, from one decade to the next, have repeatedly found: Smart entrepreneurs and companies understand the value of business aviation in […]
$199 ADS-B receiver unveiled
Adventure Pilot, the maker of the iFly GPS, has unveiled its affordable ADS-B receiver, the RXWX. According to company officials, the device builds on the Stratux platform, but arrives fully assembled and ready to fly. Features include: Dual band ADS-B In; Internal WAAS capable GPS sensor; Temperature sensing automated cooling fan; WiFi Interface up to […]
Raisbeck receives STC approval for five-blade swept propellers for King Air 350
Raisbeck Engineering has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for its new composite five-blade swept propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 350. The propeller, designed to improve King Air comfort, performance and efficiency, was developed in collaboration with Hartzell Propeller, according to Raisbeck officials. The new 106″ diameter propeller reduces weight and […]
Takeoff goes awry
After taking off from a frozen gravel bar by a river in remote wilderness near Arctic Village, Alaska, the Cessna 170B stalled. The left main landing gear struck the edge of the cut bank and the left wing hit the ground. The fuselage then hit the top of the bank and spun counterclockwise. The left […]