Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the BeadBuster, which was created to assist in changing tires. The compact BeadBuster clamps onto the rim and breaks the bead with “jaws of life” action. This will make it easier to get back out flying.
Vacationing pilot crashes into ocean
According to the operator/owner, the non-instrument-rated pilot was visiting the United States on vacation and had rented the Piper PA-28-161 for a week. The pilot planned a day trip to an airport located about 2.5 hours from the airplane’s home base, and the accident occurred on the return leg near Stuart, Fla. After departing on […]
Picture of the day: A winter sky
Tyler Miller sent in this photo he titled, “A winter sky at a Florida airport.” It was taken at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) by Miller, who is airport operations supervisor.
Tip: Assist in your annual
Kevin Carbone of Winchester, Va., advises pilots to find a shop that permits owner assisted annuals. Bring your own tools. Start with the basics. Remove seats and floor boards to expose stuff. Remove any wing covers, tail cone, engine cover top and bottom. Do the oil change and filter as needed. Get an AvLab test kit. Be […]
Flying to Alaska
This is part two in a series of stories about flying to Alaska. Read about Bill’s trip planning, Flying the Alaska Highway and Return from Fairbanks. This past summer I crossed off a significant item on my flying bucket list — Alaska. The journey from my home airport near Myrtle Beach, S.C., to Fairbanks and back covered more than […]
CAF Living History Program launches monthly seminars
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — History will come to life through a new monthly series presented by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing at the wing’s headquarters near Atlanta. The public is invited to join the Saturday discussions by a variety of aviators dedicated to preserving the memory of U.S. aviation history. The series begins March […]
Flyers Restaurant and Brewhouse opens at Skagit Regional Airport
BURLINGTON, Wash. — Flyers Restaurant and Brewhouse has opened a new location on the flight line at Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS). The restaurant, which is located on Port of Skagit property in the building formerly operated as the Kitty Hawk Cafe, is approximately 3,600 square feet and can seat more than 120 people. Renovations for the […]
Leading Edge Aviation adds inflight oxygen training to program
BEND, Ore. — Leading Edge Aviation has added Introduction to Inflight Oxygen training to its airplane training program. Open to single and multi-engine commercial students, the program gives experience flying above FAR oxygen limited altitudes, training up to 16,000 feet. “Many pilots choose to fly at higher altitudes in order to take advantage of lower fuel flows, and […]
Hartzell Engine Technologies completes purchase of C&D Associates
Hartzell Engine Technologies has finalized the purchase of C&D Associates, which manufactures a line of branded aircraft cabin combustion heaters, as well as FAA-approved PMA parts for Janitrol and South Wind cabin heaters. “We are very happy to welcome the C&D line of products to the Hartzell Engine Technologies cabin heater family,” Mike Disbrow, president of […]