MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors Group will consolidate all manufacturing operations into its manufacturing centers in Alabama and Germany. As a result, the manufacturing of CMG’s line of OEM quality FAA approved parts for Lycoming engines, as well as the full line of Titan Experimental and Certified engines that are currently produced in CMG’s San Antonio, […]
Southeast Aviators celebrate one-year anniversary with fly-in
The one-year anniversary of the the inaugural fly-in for the Southeast Aviators will be held Aug 27 at 11 a.m. at Donaldson Jet Center at Donaldson Field Airport (KGYH) in Greenville, S.C. The Southeast Aviators (SEA) is a group of pilots and aviation enthusiasts who enjoy flying and helping other pilots. While the expressed purpose for the […]
Whole-plane parachute system now available for Sportsmans
Glasair Aviation, in partnership with BRS Aerospace, now offers whole-plane parachute recovery systems for the company’s Sportsman line of aircraft. The BRS system is available immediately on new Sportsman planes as a purchase upgrade and on previously built aircraft as a retrofit. BRS Aerospace leads the industry with its aircraft ballistic recovery systems, which are credited […]
Cutter Aviation to build new FBO terminal at KCOS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Cutter Aviation recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new FBO Executive Terminal at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS). In August 2006, Cutter Aviation launched FBO operation at COS when it purchased the former FBO, Discount Fuels. As fuels sales and activity increased steadily over the years, Cutter began making plans to […]
LogTen Pilot Logbook launches Smart Share
Coradine has launched LogTen Pro X 7.3 Bandeirante, which includes hundreds of updates, performance improvements and new features, according to company officials. LogTen Pro X Bandeirante adds two new major features: Smart Share and Instant Endorsements. SMART SHARE The Smart Share feature enables pilots to share any item in their logbook, including flights, endorsements and certificates, limit, currency and […]
Maintenance issues contribute to fatal flight
Before departure for the flight, the private pilot and owner of the Cessna 172 conducted the preflight and run-up and noted the airplane was operating normally. During takeoff, he rotated about 70 knots and the climb out was normal. About 300 feet above ground level, the engine suddenly lost power and shook violently. The pilot scanned for potential […]
Picture of the day: AirVenture arrivals and takeoffs
In the many photos Bill Walker sent in from this year’s AirVenture was this one that shows a Cessna 195 departing the show as another aircraft arrives over Wittman Regional Airport at Oshkosh.
Medical reform: ‘It’s not over’
As pilots at AirVenture 2016 and throughout the nation celebrated the July 15th signing of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 and the Third Class Medical reforms it included, the bill’s sponsor, Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahom) warned “it’s not over.” During an interview at his North 40 camp site at Oshkosh, Inhofe expressed concern regarding […]
TBM 930 vs Epic E1000
Regardless of your preference, both the TBM 930 and the E1000 are true performers and easy on the eyes.