LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI — The Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation recently awarded scholarships worth more than $125,000 for the 2017-18 academic year. Recipients are: Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship: Melvin Pano, Lanesboro, Massachusetts; Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship: Dominick Hill, Daytona Beach, Florida; David Arver Memorial Scholarship: Mark Ellis, Greensboro, North Carolina; Duncan Aviation Scholarship: Derek Tramper, Rockford, Michigan; Dutch […]
Balked landing injures pilot
During a cross country flight, the pilot of the experimental amateur-built Mustang II encountered thunderstorms along his route. This added an additional 45 minutes of unanticipated flight time. He was concerned that night conditions were present, his airplane was not equipped with a landing light, and his destination airport was not lighted. As a result, he decided […]
Up, up and away
Frequent contributor Megan Vande Voort sent us these photos from the Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest, held July 7-9 over Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa.
Are anti-wear oil additives OK in experimental engines?
In a recent column, “For oils, it’s all about the chemistry,” I wrote about the difference between automotive and aircraft engine oils and why you should not use automotive oil in a certified aircraft engine. I’ve since received two similar questions about adding anti-wear additive zinc dithio phosphorus (ZDP) supplement in experimental aircraft engines. ZDP supplement […]
Bonhams to auction Dragon
On Sept. 9, 2017, Bonhams will auction Sir Torquil Norman’s twin-engined 1934 de Havilland DH84 Dragon biplane as one of the stars of its 16th annual Goodwood Revival Meeting Sale. This iconic aircraft is one of only five of its type still flying in the world, according to Bonhams officials, who note it was completely restored […]
FAA hiring controllers, but staffing crisis remains
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the FAA is currently accepting applications for entry-level air traffic controller positions, this is just a step toward lessening the current nationwide controller staffing crisis, according to officials with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. They say it will take years of “sustained hiring and successful training” to fully end the crisis. […]
30+ companies participating in AirVenture Job Fair
JSfirm.com reports there are more than 30 companies registered to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s week-long Job Fair, being held as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin. “This year is shaping up to be another great event,” said Abbey Hutter, marketing coordinator for JSfirm.com. “I can’t think of a […]
AEA to award $1,000 toward ADS-B installation to five aircraft owners at Oshkosh
To help encourage owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the FAA’s ADS-B Out equipage mandate in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-30, in Wisconsin. This year marks the fourth-consecutive year that the AEA […]
Nominations now being accepted for Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
HOUSTON – Nominations are being accepted until July 31, 2017, for the 2018 inductees into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Those selected will be announced this fall and will be inducted during the Lone Star Flight Museum’s annual gala on May 5, 2018. The selection advisory committee, designated by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) board […]