SEATTLE — Raisbeck’s EPIC Platinum Performance Package is now available for the King Air 250. The FAA-certified short field performance allows safe access to thousands more airports around the world, all while retaining increased MMO. Raisbeck’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers are also available as a stand-alone installation. “From early on, King Air 250 owners have been […]
Duncan Aviation opens San Antonio location
Duncan Aviation has opened its San Antonio, Texas, avionics work-away location. The new site is on the southeast side of the San Antonio International Airport. Greg Ashpaugh, who began his career at Duncan Aviation as a crew lead at the Dallas Satellite facility 13 years ago, will be working in San Antonio and traveling to customer’s […]
Damaged cylinder contributes to fatal crash
A friend of the commercial pilot reported that the purpose of the personal flight was to relocate the Beech S35 to an airport about 19 miles northeast of the departure airport, where it could be stored in a hangar while the pilot was on an extended trip overseas. He added that the pilot attempted to complete […]
Picture of the day: Radical radial ride
While at AirVenture 2016, contributing writing Tom Snow captured this photo of a custom motorcycle powered by a radial engine. He calls it a “radical radial ride.”
Spartan Executives shine at Oshkosh
A rare and sometimes blinding sight awaited visitors to the Vintage aircraft parking area at the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s AirVenture 2016 as likely the largest-ever gathering of Spartan Model 7W Executives were featured in the front row to celebrate the type’s 80th anniversary. Eight of the 20 remaining examples of the original 34 produced were together […]
More details released about FAA’s ADS-B rebate program
The FAA recently published more details about its $500 ADS-B Rebate program, which is expected to come online in late September. The incentive program is designed to help general aviation aircraft owners meet the ADS-B Out mandate ahead of the 2020 deadline, and to help with equipment and installation costs. Rebates will be issued on a […]
Illinois Congressman holds GA round table
PEORIA, Ill.— Congressman Darin LaHood hosted a General Aviation Round Table Aug. 23 at Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (3MY) to discuss the transportation issues facing small airports, rural areas, and the GA community. “General aviation allows businesses to efficiently transport people, goods, and products across the nation, and is therefore responsible for $219 billion in […]
Snap-On introduces wireless borescope
Snap-On Industrial has introduced the Williams Wireless Borescope, designed to give mechanics the ability to easily examine engines and other machinery inside and out. The Williams Wireless Borescope (product code JHW40282) offers flexibility in more ways than one, according to company officials. In addition to a lightweight, handheld design, wireless connectivity allows for the transmission […]
Photo workshop planned at Atlanta Warbird Weekend
Photographers are invited to participate in aviation workshops in conjunction with Atlanta Warbirds Weekend (AWW), Sept. 24 and 25 at Dekalb Peachtree Airport in Chamblee, Ga. 3G Aviation Media photo workshops are scheduled Saturday with an additional editing workshop and a sunrise photo shoot on Sunday. New this year is an air-to-air photo experience on Saturday. Interested […]