ARLINGTON, Texas — Cessna dealer Van Bortel Aircraft has expanded its delivery capabilities for international customers, including issuing FAA Export Airworthiness Certificates, aircraft disassembly, containerization, ocean freight shipping, reassembly, and ferry services. The company’s current capabilities include aircraft sales, factory acceptance, purchase inspections, upgrading avionics, engines, propellers, and spare parts. The expansion of services will be overseen by Edward Biggio, […]
Engine fails due to lack of oil
The pilot reported that, during climbout on the return leg of an out-and-back flight, he noticed the engine hesitate for one or two seconds and then recover to normal operation. He continued climbing the Piper PA-28R and proceeded toward his home airport. While approaching the airport, the engine made abnormal noises, followed by a total loss of power. The […]
Bills seek to ban sale of 100LL in Oregon
Oregon Senate Bill 115 and House Bill 2109 exist to “Prohibit selling, dispensing or using aviation fuel that contains lead or lead compounds after Jan. 1, 2022.” Both bills were introduced on Jan. 9, 2017. HB2109 was referred to the Transportation Policy committee and a public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2017. SB115 was referred to the […]
A sunset takeoff
Scott Taylor sent in this photo of his 1968 Beech Musketeer (N5093T) at San Carlos Apache Airport (P13) in Arizona at sunset just before takeoff.
Reveling in the Field Effect
In America it began in 1793, on the day Jean Blanchard piloted a balloon from Philadelphia to Woodbury, New Jersey. That’s barely a hop, skip, and a jump today. In a time when George Washington was still alive, it was a mind-blowing achievement. It happened again in 1860 when Sam King took photographer James Black […]
EAA Sport Pilot Academy returns in 2017
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Sport Pilot Academy, which immerses people in a three-week course that concludes with earning a sport pilot certificate, returns in 2017 with three sessions throughout the year. The all-inclusive course at EAA headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, features dedicated aircraft and instructors focused on successful completion […]
MODAERO expand with addition of air show
MODAERO is expanding its event with the addition of an airshow. The MODAERO Festival and Air Show will take place June 2-4, 2017, at the Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO). The event began in 2016 as a fly-in targeting Millennials. Last year’s event featured aviation exhibits and a career fair with more than 60 exhibitors […]
Construction begins on new hangars at KAFW
FORT WORTH, Texas — Alliance Aviation Services, an FBO at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) is building two new hangars that will total 72,150 square feet for corporate and general aviation users. “Demand for space at Fort Worth Alliance Airport is at a premium because the North Texas market has performed much stronger than the slow national […]
Drone Advisory Committee builds consensus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) held its second meeting Jan. 31 in Reno, Nevada, according to FAA officials. The DAC is an RTCA Federal Advisory Committee comprised of executives who represent unmanned aircraft manufacturers and operators, traditional aviation groups, labor organizations, radio and navigation equipment manufacturers, airport operators, state and local government […]