Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS), also known as Walter A. Duncan Field in Peru, Ill., hosted a TBM reunion April 16. According to Albert Dyer, who sent in these photos, “Perfect weather welcomed the 10 TBMs that made Illinois Valley home for the weekend. Many other historic military aircraft also made the flight, as well […]
Scratch your seaplane and backcountry itch with one stop
If you are reading this, chances are high your bucket list includes “add seaplane rating” and “experience backcountry flying.” There are numerous places to strike either from your list. But there are few places a pilot can scratch both itches with one stop. Curious? Open up a map and look for northwest Montana in general. […]
Backcountry noise study published
A study released March 15 by the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) concludes that there is no significant increase in stress levels among wildlife due to recreational aviation activity. To defend recreational aviation on public lands, the RAF sought to provide credible information when backcountry airstrips are evaluated as part of land management planning. In 2014, the foundation was […]
Award-winning author notes Wright brothers factory ‘important to world’
DAYTON, Ohio — The Wright brothers’ factory should be preserved because its two buildings contain stories of importance to the world, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough said Tuesday, April 19, after touring the century-old factory. They’re also symbolic of a time when industrial cities like Dayton took great pride in the products their workers turned […]
Continental Motors and Aviall sign Master Distributor contract
Continental Motors Group has partnered with Aviall as its domestic and international Master Distributor for aftermarket parts. Aviall immediately will be responsible for providing Continental Motors gasoline engine spare parts. Diesel parts will be added at a later date, according to company officials. “Continental Motors strives to enhance customer experience and improve customer satisfaction. Aftermarket […]
Engine Analyzer now available for Air Tractors as factory option
OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor has received FAA certification for factory production line installation of the Electronics International MVP-50T turboprop engine analyzer in all production Air Tractor aircraft. Going forward, the glass panel engine instrument display will be optional equipment in all models of Air Tractor aircraft. “Today, Air Tractor airplanes are rolling off our production […]
Air BP acquires a stake in RocketRoute
International fuel supplier Air BP revealed at the Aero Friedrichshafen Show in Germany that it has formalized its relationship with RocketRoute by taking a minority stake in the global flight planning business. The move strengthens the existing relationship between the two companies, which will enable them to continue developing new technology to simplify flight planning and fuel purchasing […]
Second edition of VFR Flight Handbook released
Just released is the second edition of the VFR Flight Handbook, a reference and refresher for pilots who fly VFR in fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft. Author Anthony A. Repeta has gathered, condensed and organized material from FAA publications and other sources to create the handbook, which includes notes on aircraft operation and the rules, regulations, procedures, normal and […]
Maintenance issues prove fatal for Fly Baby pilot
The plans-built single-seat Bowers Fly Baby 1A had been built about eight years before the accident by another individual, who had flown it about 30 hours before it was purchased by the current owner/pilot. In the year since the purchase, due to the low build-quality of the airplane, the pilot had made several modifications and […]