In some ways, everything has changed. In other ways, nothing has changed. Learning to fly still takes an investment of time and money. Becoming a professional airline pilot is still a long winding path for many. But the investment has just gotten a bit more affordable, and the path has become a little shorter and […]
Blue Angels will be star attraction at this year’s Reno Air Races
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) have revealed that the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will headline this year’s performers at the 2016 National Championship Air Races, slated from Sept. 14-18, at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Wings of Blue United States Air Force (USAF) Jump Team will also perform and Jim Peitz will pilot an aerobatic Beechcraft […]
Missing Avenger found after 72 years
A TBM-1C Avenger, missing since July 1944, was recently located in the waters surrounding the Pacific Island nation of Palau by Project RECOVER. The collaborative effort combines the most advanced oceanographic technology with advanced archival research methods to locate aircraft and associated Americans missing in action (MIA) since World War II, according to officials. Scattered among […]
The Flying Proms Symphony Air Show takes flight June 11
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Military Aviation Museum is hosting The Flying Proms Symphony Air Show on Saturday, June 11, at the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo. Gates open at 3 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Now in its sixth installment, the Military Aviation Museum’s Flying Proms is the only event of […]
Crowley completes acquisition of Ace Fuels
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Crowley Fuels recently completed an asset acquisition of the aviation fuels business of Ace Fuels, an FBO at Merrill Fields. The acquisition includes the company’s six, 24-hour self-service aviation fuels pump stations (cardlocks) and associated buildings located at the Merrill Field Strip, Merrill Field Main Airport, Willow Airport, Wasilla Airport, Lake Hood Strip […]
Hartzell approves Intercontinental Jet as recommended service facility
Hartzell Propeller has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. Intercontinental Jet Service handles major inspections, heavy structural repairs and modifications and avionics upgrades for numerous aircraft makes and models. Intercontinental Jet […]
Maule’s landing gear collapses
The pilot reported that, during the landing on the private grass strip in Cherryville, N.C., the main landing gear on the Maule M4-220C collapsed. A post-accident examination of the main landing gear assembly revealed that both tubes of the “A” frame assembly on each main landing gear exhibited buckling about mid-length and that both of […]
Picture of the day: Airshow aerobatics
Reader Tomas Daniska sent in this photo from the airshow at the Dubova Airport in Slovakia. The pilot is Zoltan Veres, one of the most famous aerobatic pilots these days.
Pacific Coast Avionics celebrates 25th anniversary
While its business has been built on selling, servicing and installing avionics, it’s a deep, lifelong love of all things aviation that has fueled Pacific Coast Avionics‘ continued growth and success. No matter how you look at it, 25 years doing anything is a long time. Unfortunately, the vast majority of small businesses never get […]