VERO BEACH, Florida — Piper Aircraft has appointed Drew McEwen to Vice President International and Direct Sales, where he will lead Piper Aircraft’s global and factory direct sales efforts focused on growing its trainer business and the international distribution network for the company. He also will oversee the factory direct sales team for fleet, trainer, and special mission […]
Fuel exhaustion brings down 310
The pilot reported the Cessna 310 was at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. He executed a forced landing to a field near Rothville, Missouri, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The NTSB determined the probable cause as the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel […]
Capturing Cobras
Christopher Ebdon sent in this photo, with a note: “Photo flight of rare World War II Cobras: A 1946 Bell P-63F King Cobra S/N:296E1-1R – N6763 and a 1943 Bell P-39 Airacobra 42-19597 – N6968, Commemorative Air Force.”
Mooney owners flock to Leesburg Airport
Mooney pilots from around Florida — and as far away as Georgia — congregated at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar for their annual Mooney lunch at the Leesburg International Airport in Florida on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. This was the third consecutive year that EAA Chapter 534 hosted the Mooney Lunch Group. Several […]
Female-powered flight took off 31 years ago
Thirty years ago, on Jan. 21, 1987, American triathlete Lois McCallin set three women’s world records for human-powered flight, which still stand today. From California’s Edwards Air Force Base, 29-year-old McCallin made history. At peak physical condition, McCallin — an amateur triathlete — had been training for months to pedal a gossamer-light plane into the air. She flew by leg-power alone for 9.3 miles […]
Wipaire slates Florida safety seminar
A safety seminar will be held March 4 at Wipaire’s service center in Leesburg, Florida. The event will feature a variety of seminar topics for seaplane and landplane pilots alike, according to company officials. Based at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) since February 2013, Wipaire’s service center expanded into a new, larger hangar in 2015. “We […]
Pacific Coast Avionics receives Top Dealer award
AURORA, Ore – Pacific Coast Avionics has received the Genesys Aerosystems (S-TEC Autopilot) Top Dealer Award for the 14th consecutive year. The avionics dealership has received this distinction above more than 700 other Genesys Aerosystems dealers worldwide every year since 2002, company officials noted. In addition to the Genesys Aerosystems Award, Pacific Coast Avionics has received […]
Tuskegee Airman to speak at museum
Honolulu — On Feb. 3 and 4, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor will pay tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen and the role they played during World War II with special presentations by decorated Tuskegee Airman Colonel Charles McGee. On Friday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the theater, teachers are encouraged to bring their […]
Faro Stealth Headsets exclusively from Sporty’s
Now available exclusively from Sporty’s are Faro Stealth Headsets. “We’re pleased to offer the Faro Stealth line of headsets, which are a great alternative for pilots who appreciate a great value,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Faro Stealth headsets are ideal for student pilots, passengers and those on a tighter budget.” Pilots have a […]