OSHKOSH — After unveiling the remanufactured Ascend 172 light single engine aircraft at AirVenture 2015, Yingling Aviation has taken another step in narrowing the gap between new and renovated airplanes by incorporating a number of customer-inspired enhancements into the 2016 version of the airplane on display at AirVenture 2016. N26FP, outfitted with a Lycoming 180 horsepower O-360-A4M engine with 0 hours TSOH […]
RANS introduces OUTBOUND
RANS Aircraft has unveiled its latest mode, the S-21 OUTBOUND, an all-metal airplane with STOL capability, 800+ pounds of useful load and a 500+ mile range. “This is exciting for us,” says designer Randy Schlitter, “building a big two-seater with a lot of power and aerodynamics that allow both a 150+ cruise and STOL credentials, […]
Garmin introduces new subscriptions for datalink weather, text and voice
Garmin has unveiled expanded Connext weather and data service packages that provide new pricing tiers that offer all-inclusive rate plans designed to suit pilots’ flying needs for global weather and connectivity. Based on annual aircraft utilization, two new rate plans are available, each combining continuous weather updates, voice calling and unlimited text messaging. Aircraft equipped […]
Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance opens new Cirrus service center
VENICE, Florida — Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance has opened its new Tampa location, located on Davis Island in the heart of downtown Tampa Bay. Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance is Tampa Bay’s exclusive Cirrus Aircraft Authorized Service Center. Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance will also provide full service aircraft maintenance and avionics service/installation.
2017 FAR/AIM Series now shipping
ASA reports that it is now shipping the 2017 FAR/AIM Series. The FAR-FC and FAR-AMT books are available and shipping now. The FAR/AIM (which includes new 14 CFR Parts 48 and 107 relevant to both manned aircraft and remote pilot operations) will begin shipping Aug. 10. Printed on premium paper, the ASA FAR/AIM Series books […]
Hard landing overstresses landing gear
The private pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped Cessna 180H on a remote tidal beach in Seward, Alaska. On touchdown, the plane bounced slightly before settling on the right main landing gear (MLG). In an effort to correct for the right-wing-low landing, he applied left aileron, but the right wing continued to descend. The right MLG wheel axle […]
Picture of the day: Ready for takeoff
Ace photographer Megan Vande Voort was gracious enough to send us a bunch of photos she took this summer. We’ll post them all eventually, but this one stood out…
Air tankers groom for a new season
What’s it take to be a firefighting pilot? By Frederick A. Johnsen Single Engine Air Tankers – SEATs – are a flexible tool in the ever-evolving armada of aircraft dedicated to wildfire control. Everything old is new again – some of the first air tankers were hastily converted single-engine Stearman and N3N biplane crop sprayers […]
GA pilots help monitor Lake Erie algal blooms
It’s only a matter of time before the harmful algal bloom that has plagued Lake Erie begins to grow along the western basin and elsewhere this summer. This year, however, there will be a new tool employed to monitor the problem and spread the word to residents about toxic cyanobacteria. Dr. Rafat Ansari, senior scientist […]