The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2016 to 2036 that finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).A key portion of the forecast focuses on projections for the growth in the use of unmanned aircraft, also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft. […]
NTSB issues safety alert on challenges of flying in to big airshows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued aviation safety alert SA-053, highlighting aviation safety issues pilots may face arriving at major fly-in events. The safety alert comes in advance of two major fly-in events — the April 5-10 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida, and the July 25- 31 Experimental […]
100 years of Coast Guard aviation to be honored at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A century of aircraft used to save lives and protect freedom will be highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, as the world’s largest aviation fly-in salutes 100 years of U.S. Coast Guard aviation and celebrates its men, women, and aircraft. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft […]
MyGoFlight extends flight bag line, adds a bottle
MYGOFLIGHT has extended its Flight Bag PLC Series with the new “Sport” model and introduced the new MGF Bottle. The Flight Bag PLC Sport, provides a compact alternative to the company’s larger flight bag, the PLC Pro. All bags in this series stand upright to allow easy top loading and access to your gear in-flight. […]
Belite introduces capacitive fuel probe
New from Belite Electronics‘ is the Capacitive Fuel Probe. It is bendable, works with water present, as well as a variety of fuels (straight or mixed). Belite’s probe is a flexible wire assembly that will accommodate any length between 6 and 40-inches. How’s it work? “The design uses a very stable temperature compensated capacitive oscillator in conjunction with […]
NavWorx inks deal with Garmin
ROWLETT, Texas — NavWorx has entered a licensing agreement with Garmin enabling connectivity to the company’s GNS and GTN line of navigators. Under the agreement, NavWorx’ ADS600-B will interface with existing certified position sources providing the required WAAS GPS to meet the FAA’s mandate for ADS-B.For aircraft owners with Garmin GNS and GTN navigators, the installation of […]
Wings Club names McNerney Distinguished Award recipient
NEW YORK — The Wings Club Foundation will honor Boeing’s immediate past Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, W. James (Jim) McNerney, Jr., with the 2016 Distinguished Achievement Award. The Wings Club Foundation will present the award on Oct. 21, at the 74th Annual Awards Gala to be held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York […]
Lake lost in lake after crash
The pilot of the Lake LA-4 amphibian stated that the airplane was properly configured for landing on a lake near Chapin S.C., with the landing gear retracted and the flaps extended. The approach was normal, however, he heard a loud bang immediately after touchdown and felt a lateral force in the cockpit. He then observed […]
Pictures of the day: A Stearman in flight
Annemarie Bain, a frequent contributor to this site, recently sent in these photos, taken during a flight in a Stearman, of another Stearman, flying out of Bayport Aerodrome in New York, where the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York (AACGNY) is based. Making the flight over Fire Island, The Great South Bay and Long Island […]