The Bellanca pilot reported that while on a cross-county flight, “it appears that I ran out of fuel and was forced to land on a road nearby and adjacent to the approach end of an active runway” near Tallahassee, Florida. During the landing roll, the left wing hit a bush, and the airplane departed the road to […]
Reaching out to Oshkosh crowds
Glenn Brasch of AirportCourtesyCars.com is volunteering at the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s AirVenture 2017 in Oshkosh this week, as well as sending photos to General Aviation News. This was snapped on opening day, July 24, 2017, as a skywriter finished up a simple message for the opening day crowds.
Welcome to OSH, now take a stand
The first of several text messages — I and thousands of others will likely receive — from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) during AirVenture 2017 offered a stark reminder…and I wasn’t even onsite yet. “Welcome to #OSH17!” the message starts. Immediately followed by a wet blanket over the excitement that is OSH: “Take a stand […]
Teen flies to Oshkosh in a multi-generational Cub
Flying and owning a plane is all about passion. But, sometimes when you have seen many seasons in your life, you decide it is time to encourage others to fly rather than continue to fly yourself. That is what the owner of a 1946 Piper Cub did when he decided to donate his beloved and […]
Cirrus Embarks on a new training journey
If you buy a pre-owned Cirrus, Cirrus wants to embark on a journey with you — a training journey. Whether you buy that aircraft through Cirrus’ pre-owned sales network or from an independent seller, Cirrus Embark is something you’ll be able — and should — take advantage of. New owners who register online will get up to […]
Joint venture to produce composite propellers and airframe components
Sterna Composite Aircraft and Design, Analysis and Research Corporation (DARcorporation) unveiled a new joint venture on opening day of EAA AirVenture 2017. The joint venture, called Sterna Composite Aircraft, will produce composite aviation propellers and airframe components in Lawrence, Kansas. According to officials with both companies, the new joint venture “will capitalize on the strong […]
New name for MYGOFLIGHT
DENVER – MYGOFLIGHT, a maker of iPad gear, flight bags and displays for pilots, has changed its name to MGF. This change reflects the growth into a company focused on solving problems people have in using advanced technology securely, safely and visibly in aviation and in other extreme environments, including trucking, automotive, cycling, photography and […]
Hartzell teams with Raisbeck Engineering
Hartzell Propeller and Raisbeck Engineering are collaborating on new structural composite swept blade props for the Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprop, according to company officials. The King Air 350 is modified by Raisbeck Engineering with Hartzell’s newest structural composite 106-inch diameter lightweight five-blade propellers. Hartzell designs and manufactures the King Air propellers and Raisbeck performs […]
Bird strike on takeoff bends Cessna 150
During the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing at the airport in Apopka, Florida, a flight of birds flew in front of the Cessna 150 and caused a bird strike on the right side of the airplane. The pilot aborted the takeoff, landed on the runway, and was unable to stop as he reported there was “no […]