The winners of the 2017 FAI Young Artists Contest are two youngsters from India and one from Russia. The 2017 theme of “Beyond the Clouds” inspired children from ages 6 to 17 from all FAI Member countries, according to FAI officials. “We see almost every aspect of clouds, except what they look like from above,” said FAI contest […]
GAMA applauds EASA’s CS-23 rule
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) hailed the launch of the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) CS-23 final rule, calling it a true breakthrough for the general aviation sector. The new CS-23 framework will dramatically improve how easily new safety technologies and products can be developed and made available to customers, according to GAMA officials. […]
Piper M600 approved for Hartzell five-blade prop
VERO BEACH, Florida — Piper Aircraft reports that the Piper M600 has received approval from the FAA for the Hartzell five-blade composite swept tip propeller. The five-blade composite propeller, designed specifically for the Piper M600, features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils, providing the opportunity for increased performance, according to company officials. “The Hartzell propeller five-bladed prop design not […]
Cessna 140 flips during emergency landing
The pilot made an emergency landing on a highway near Mize, Mississippi, due to weather conditions. During the landing roll, the Cessna 140 struck a highway sign, flipped upside down, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off-airport precautionary […]
15-year-old awarded 10-year volunteer pin at SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN Board member Steve Thomas presents Jacob Lutz, long-time volunteer Harry Silcox’s grandson, his 10-year volunteer pin. According to Harry, Jacob started volunteering when he was just 5 years old, helping in Main Registration by carrying the program books into the office, as well as hauling keyboards and other equipment into the old Florida […]
Getting an idle aircraft flying again
Q: We have a Piper Navajo PA-31-350 that has not flown in three to four years, but maintenance has been done on it continually. During intervals the engines were started and run up. What are the requirements as to the engines (or the aircraft itself) if it has not flown for three or four years? Are there any Service […]
51% feel election will benefit aviation industry
JSfirm.com recently released its Hiring Trends Survey for 2017. Of those surveyed, over 51% feel the presidential election will have a positive impact on the aviation industry, while 6% believe the election will have a negative effect. “The survey results indicate a thriving aviation job market,” said Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com operations manager. “We are busy. New companies […]
Sporty’s reinvents the intro flight
Intro flights have long been the way that new pilots discover the joys of flying. After analyzing how successful intro flights are in converting interested people to student pilots, Sporty’s has reinvented the introductory flight process by enhancing and enlarging it, according to company officials. Sporty’s has bundled four flying lessons, access to its online […]
Electronic ignition and Thunderbolt options for Van’s Aircraft
Van’s Aircraft customers now have the option to add an electronic ignition system on their Lycoming engines. In addition, a new Lycoming Engines and Van’s Aircraft partnership allows Van’s customers to select performance and color options for their engines via Lycoming’s Thunderbolt product line. “Many customers have requested performance and color options for their Lycoming […]