The pilot was participating in an air race when an in-flight fire in the engine compartment and a loss of engine power occurred. He was unable to discharge the fire extinguisher and declared an emergency. He flew off the racecourse and touched down the Lancair Legacy in rough terrain short of a runway in Reno, Nevada. Each […]
Pictures of the day: Flyhound
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, noting: “The pictures show my dog Alma with her flying scarf (ear muffs were added after the picture was taken)…Our approach up the Skykomish River valley, short final into S88, the three planes parked next to the picnic area and the table where we actually had lunch. It doesn’t […]
Idaho air museum partners with new high school
By Frederick A. Johnsen When a World War II Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter made a dramatic flyover during the first Ridgevue High School football home game last month, it was far more than a passing symbol. It marked the beginning of a way of life — a patriotic and respectful ethos nurtured by the new school in […]
Video: Drone-assisted water rescue
HAMBURG, Germany — microdrones has released a video demonstrating a new water rescue tactic it hs developed that uses drones. The company says it may revolutionize lifeguard rescue operations all over the world. https://youtu.be/d6Qhq9yFdKo In the video, a specially trained lifeguard spots a drowning swimmer and immediately deploys a microdrones unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as another lifeguard rushes […]
800th TBM rolls off assembly line
TARBES, France — Daher recently completed its 800th TBM turboprop business aircraft, which rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. The milestone aircraft was a TBM 930, the latest addition to the TBM family, which is in production along with the TBM 900 version. “The 800th TBM represents another important achievement and highlights the […]
Aircraft Programs Open House with Aero Skills Tournament set for Oct. 15
Learn more about career and academic options in Greenville Technical College’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Avionics Technology programs open house, slated for Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at the school’s facility in Greenville, S.C. The highlight of the event is an Aero Skills Tournament, a “Top Gun” competition for aircraft technicians. Winners will advance to the […]
PowerMAX flood lamp debuts
New from Spectroline is the PowerMAX 365 UV-A LED Panel Flood Lamp, which offers technicians a variety of application options. Along with its UV-A intensity of 4,500 µW/cm² at 15 inches, the latest PowerMAX 365 compliances include: Rolls-Royce RRES 90061; ASTM E3022; and ASTM UV-A intensity and wavelength specifications for LPI and MPI. Thermal cut-off […]
‘Aviation Weather’ updated
Last updated in 1975, the latest edition of Aviation Weather (AC 00-6B) is now available in print, as well as an eBook and eBundle from ASA. This FAA Advisory Circular has been in circulation under a variety of titles for more th an 70 years and is now updated to reflect the latest practices and […]
Rectrix designates KORH as new maintenance base
Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services, a Massachusetts-based private jet operator, has selected Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) as its maintenance base of operations. Rectrix will locate its fleet at the company’s new facility at KORH. It operates a fleet of Bombardier Challenger 604, Challenger 300 and Lear 45XR private jets. Rectrix, with a corporate headquarters at Hanscom Field (KBED), celebrated […]