Ace aviation photographer Brian Neidhardt sent in this photo of a Maule 7 in Greenville, Maine. See more of Brian’s photos in the April 21 print issue of General Aviation News.
Symposium broadens dialogue on UAS integration
The FAA recently held a symposium in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to broaden the dialogue with industry and the public on how to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker both noted the progress the FAA and industry have made on integration by […]
California Legislature declares April ‘Aviation Awareness Month’
The California Legislature has declared April 2016 “Aviation Awareness Month.” In California, general aviation contributes over $30.2 billion to the state’s total economic output. “We thank the California Legislature for issuing this proclamation and helping to raise awareness about general aviation’s vital contribution to California. We thank, in particular, Senator Jean Fuller and Assembly Member Jim Patterson, […]
World’s largest flying water bomber to be at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The gigantic Martin Mars aircraft, the world’s largest flying water bomber and the last of its kind, will make its first trip to Wisconsin to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, will be July 25-31 at Wittman […]
Continental increases diesel engines TBR to 2,100 hours
Continental Motors Group has raised the time between replacement (TBR) of its diesel CD-100 series engines to 2,100 hours. This lifetime increase affects all CD-135 and CD-155 engines manufactured since Dec. 1, 2015, incorporating revision status 2 design changes. The lifetime extension was possible due to several design improvements engineered in the last two years, according to […]
Jeppesen teams with Bose to provide audio warnings for Mobile FliteDeck VFR
AERO – FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – Jeppesen recently teamed with Bose Corporation to provide automatic audio warnings as part of its flight information solution for private pilots flying under visual flight rules – Mobile FliteDeck VFR. Pilots are able to connect their Bose A20 Aviation Headsets to the Mobile FliteDeck VFR app via Bluetooth and receive […]
Snap-On introduces telescoping magnetic pick up tools
Snap-on Industrial has introduced Williams telescoping magnetic pick up tools, designed to make retrieving a dropped fastener or socket from a tight spot much easier. The tools use a stainless steel shaft to extend between 25 and 33 inches, giving technicians the extra reach to recover a dropped part. They come with Powercap, which shields […]
Sun blinds Aeronca pilot
The pilot, who was landing to the west on a private, grass airstrip in Port Gibson, Miss., stated that as the Aeronca 7AC touched down, he became blinded by the setting sun that was low on the horizon. The plane subsequently veered to the right into a tree line, which resulted in substantial damage to […]
Patty Wagstaff to speak at Lewis University
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. —Airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff will talk about her career as an aerobatic pilot from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 25, in the Brother Neil Kieffe Aviation Building on the Lewis University Romeoville Campus. The event is free and open to the public. The six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team won […]