On opening day of EAA AirVenture, Epic Aircraft completed its inaugural Odyssey World Tour. The 21-day, 21-city journey concluded with the six participating aircraft flying inline formation to the show to celebrate their successful circumnavigation of the globe. Epic coordinated the tour on behalf of a group of its customers. “We wanted to offer our owners […]
Redbird expands Alloy product line
At this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Redbird Flight introduced three new products for its Alloy line of controls for homebuilt simulators, a new visual expansion kit for its larger devices, and updates to Parrot and Scarlet. Aimed at offering professional grade flight controls for the home simulator builder, Redbird expanded its Alloy product line with the new […]
CAP honors partners with Congressional Gold Medal replicas
OSHKOSH — The Civil Air Patrol recognized two of its staunchest partners, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, on the opening day of the world’s largest air show by presenting them with replicas of CAP’s Congressional Gold Medal. Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, CAP’s national commander, presented the medals during AirVenture to Jack […]
Aspen Avionics’ Evolution displays interface with Genesys System 55X autopilot
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics reported at AirVenture 2016 that certification is pending to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with the System 55X autopilot by Genesys Aerosystems. The STC will cover hundreds of light single and twin piston aircraft platforms. Anticipated certification is expected in the third quarter of 2016. “Aspen’s Pro PFD with the Genesys […]
Textron Aviation offers factory-direct training for new piston customers
OSHKOSH – Textron Aviation reported at AirVenture that all Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers purchasing new aircraft can now receive factory-direct training from a team of instructor pilots specializing in the company’s piston product line. The program focuses on transitioning customers into their new aircraft through model-specific ground, simulator and flight training. Various courses are available […]
Mosquito spraying mission ends abruptly
The pilot was performing mosquito control spraying operations at 100 feet above ground level (agl) in Mobile, Alabama, when the rear engine of the Cessna 336 began to sputter and lose power. He switched to the auxiliary fuel tank, however this did not remedy the situation. He then climbed to 500 feet agl and continued to […]
Picture of the day: A plane shirt
Air racer extraordinaire William E. Dubois snapped this photo while at AirVenture, sending it along with a simple note: “Gotta love this place…”
Have you seen a doctor lately?
By MIKE LUCAS As I removed my shirt and sat up on the examination table, my Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) asked me: “Have you seen a doctor lately?” The question was curious to me. I have been visiting an AME physician every year since 1985. That question was, it seemed, a trick question, I was […]
Absolute speed record still stands 40 years later
On July 28, 1976, Eldon W. Joersz officially became the fastest man in the world, when he flew his U.S. Air Force SR-71 Blackbird at an astonishing 2,194 mph — a record that still stands today. Flying with George Morgan as reconnaissance systems officer, Joersz flew 2,193.64 mph over a 25-kilometer straight-line course 80,600 feet about Edwards […]