FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is hosting an event that will prepare and educate aircraft owners on ADS-B, FANS-1A, EFIS and/or IFE upgrades. Representatives from Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Garmin and CMD Flight Solutions will be available to help with solutions and package incentives, Banyan officials noted. Also participating with […]
Ice buildup leads to forced landing
The pilot reported that, during the descent to the destination airport in Ashland, Mo., the Cessna 414’s left engine experienced a partial loss of power. He attempted to troubleshoot the issue. Unable to restore the engine power, he secured the left engine, feathered the propeller, and advised air traffic control of the situation. Shortly after, […]
Picture of the day: Ready to roll
William Dubois sent in this photo, which he titled “Winter in Santa Fe, New Mexico!” “The Plane Tales 1947 Ercoupe Racer ready to roll on snowy ground,” he added.
All pros, no cons
Regardless of what they fly, where they fly, or how they feel about flying, there is one thing all pilots have in common. We have a restriction that says we have to fly with a flight instructor now and again to demonstrate our proficiency. Most people think of that proficiency requirement as having to do […]
EAA joins forces with Academy of Model Aeronautics
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The memo, signed during AMA’s annual AMA Expo in Ontario, California, builds on the original memo of […]
New pilots join Red Bull Air Race Challenger Cup
The 2016 Red Bull Air Race Challenger Cup will have three new contenders in the eight-pilot field, including Mélanie Astles, a five-time French aerobatic champion who has earned top 10 rankings at World and European levels. She is the first woman to compete in the sport. Astles will compete against fellow debutants UK’s Ben Murphy and […]
Export SkyVector flight plans to ForeFlight, Garmin, Dynon
SEATTLE – SkyVector has added Flight Plan Export capability to its feature set. Users can now export their flight plan to ForeFlight, as well as avionics from Garmin and Dynon Avionics. The new “export and share” feature is available to all SkyVector users. For users of ForeFlight, SkyVector presents an “Open in ForeFlight” button that will launch the app with the plan fully […]
Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available from Aircraft Spruce is the C-01 Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool, which was developed to ease the removal and installation of Continental engine cylinder rocker arms, rocker arm shaft and valves, valve springs and stem clips. While valve spring compression tools are available and have been for over 60 years, most compress only […]
Hillsboro Aviation appoints new aircraft sales manager
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has appointed Jeffery Cullen to its management team as aircraft sales manager. Cullen brings with him more than 33 years in the helicopter industry with well over 15,000 hours in various aircraft and over 20 years in aircraft sales. In addition to his sales roles, he has also held positions in senior […]