Would anyone be interested in a 250-horsepower aircraft capable of crossing the continent in just over eight hours at an average speed of 252 miles per hour while using only 61 gallons of aviation fuel, about 40 miles per gallon in cruise? That’s what California aviator Klaus Savier did the day before SUN ‘n FUN […]
The world’s smallest air show
SocialFlight.com’s Event of the Week is the 22nd Annual World’s Smallest Air Show, which will be held May 28-29 at Brian Ranch (CL13) in Llano, California. The event, which runs from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., will feature ultralight, light sport, and general aviation flying and static displays, RC airplanes, a rocket demonstration, sky divers, and other events. Food […]
Air Tractor enters RPA market
OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor has expanded into the field of unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), with the recent acquisition of Hangar 78 UAV, and its flagship aircraft, the Yield Defender unmanned aerial system (UAS). “We have done our research, and it’s clear that aggressively investing and further developing unmanned […]
Fly Me to the Moon Contest takes off
Headset manufacturer Lightspeed Aviation has launched the Fly Me to the Moon contest, which runs through June 26, 2016. The pilot who flies the most miles during private flights — as tracked through CloudAhoy tracking and debriefing service — will win their choice of any of the four models of Lightspeed ANR headsets including Sierra, Zulu.2, Zulu […]
Air Force museum to open fourth building June 8
DAYTON, Ohio — National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors are invited to be a part of history during a ceremonial ribbon cutting event that will officially open the museum’s fourth building to the public on June 8 at 9:15 a.m. The new $40.8 million, 224,000-square-foot building, which was privately financed by the Air […]
GlobalParts.aero to distribute Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems
Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division of Elyria, Ohio (formerly known as Parker Airborne Division) has named GlobalParts.aero an authorized distributor for its full line of fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls. The division produces products for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft ranging from single engine general aviation airplanes to turbine-powered helicopters to long range […]
Wrong flap selection contributes to crash
The pilot intended to perform a short field takeoff due to trees at the end of the 2,350-foot-long runway in Indian Trail, N.C. A pre-takeoff engine run up of the Piper PA 28-180 revealed no anomalies, and he initiated the takeoff with the wing flaps extended 10°. “Immediately” after takeoff, the pilot raised the flaps, […]
Pictures of the day: A stunning sunset
Mauricio Ratti sent in these photos, noting: “Another stunning sunset on the return leg of a 300 km trip to the city of Rosario in Argentina. This reminds me that not only the air is calm in this time of the day, but the landscapes are awesome too.”
Let’s hear it for the team
The act of aviating is often a solitary endeavor. Or at least it appears to be. In truth, there are many hands that go into making a safe flight happen. Certainly the pilot plays a pivotal role, but there are mechanics, and line-service personnel, parts manufacturers, administrators, and so many others who play a role. […]