The private pilot and his two passengers departed on a local pleasure flight in the Cessna 210 near Pagosa Springs, Colo. Right after takeoff, engine oil covered the windscreen and the engine began to lose power. According to a video of the accident, the pilot made a tear-drop turn in an attempt to land on […]
Picture of the day: Warbird in flight
Ken VeArd of Pilot Partner captured this shot while flying in formation with a Vietnam-era Cessna 0-2 piloted by Lee Denham over College Station, Texas. The O-2 saw significant action in Vietnam and still has skins patched from bullet holes received during service. The Warbird will be available for sale soon, VeArd noted.
Lexington: Horse capital of the world and birthplace of bourbon
By KARIN LEPERI Located six miles west of Lexington, Kentucky, the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is a public airport including commercial, corporate and general aviation with an approach that arguably has to be one of the most scenic. Where else in the world can you fly over rolling emerald hills and neatly manicured horse farms […]
Airpark Wish List Survey now online
Finding (or developing) the right airpark – like most things in life – is about trade-offs. Some people like large lots with large homes, hangars and all the bells and whistles. Others have more modest desires. Whether you are in the market for an airpark home, are already living the dream, looking to develop a new […]
Highlights from Day 1 of the Sebring LSA Expo
The 2016 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — also known as the Sebring LSA Expo — launched Jan. 20. Organizers noted that while the day started out a bit chilly, it got warmer as the day went on, with even better weather expected for the rest of the show, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 23. “A […]
Flight Design plans C4 full-scale safety box testing
On opening day of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, Flight Design reported on progress on the advanced occupant protection research and testing referred to as the “Safety Box.” The effort seeks to ensure higher occupant safety by creating a safety cell around the aircraft cockpit, according to company officials. Flight Design’s new four […]
Wipaire to hold safety seminar in Leesburg, Florida
Wipaire will hold a safety seminar at its service center in Leesburg, Florida, Saturday, Feb. 27. The seminar will feature a variety of topics for seaplane and landplane pilots alike. Based at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Wipaire’s service center expanded into a new, larger hangar in 2015. “Following last year’s successful grand opening, we are excited to […]
Textron acquires Able Engineering & Component Services
WICHITA, Kan. – Textron Aviation has completed the acquisition of Able Engineering & Component Services Inc. and Able Aerospace. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Able provides component repairs, component exchanges and replacement parts, among other support and service offerings for commercial rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft customers around the world. “This is a natural fit for Textron, […]
Cirrus releases interactive Flight Operations Manual
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its Interactive Flight Operations Manual (iFOM). The iFOM is a multi-touch iBook designed for use on the iPhone, iPad and Apple computer platforms, providing pilots mobile access to SR20, SR22 and SR22T flight procedures, standards and techniques. The new training resource is designed to complement Cirrus Aircraft’s Cirrus Approach online learning program. […]