MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Rockwell Commander 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC powered by the Lycoming engines IO-540-T4A5D, IO-540-T4B5D, IO-540-T4B5 and TIO-540-AG1A. The FAA STC is in progress. Certification flight tests show the new 3-blade propeller installation on the Rockwell Commander 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC reduces ground […]
Women in Aviation set date for Frosting for Flight Competition
The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, is holding its fifth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition and cupcake sale to raise funds for its Spirit of Flight scholarship Nov. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wittman Regional Airport terminal building. Admission is free. Cupcakes will be on sale for $1 […]
Balloon hits power lines
The pilot and passenger departed on a balloon flight and had been airborne for a little over an hour before making three attempts to land near Rio Rancho, N.M. The wind was too strong on the first attempt. On the next attempt, they found themselves over a residential subdivision that prevented them from landing. The […]
Picture of the day: Flying over the falls
Marcus Baker sent us this photo of a Piper Cheyenne II flying over Niagara Falls.
GMU’s Runway Park fuselage entrance opens
The entrance to Runway Park at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina — which contains a Boeing 737 fuselage and personalized bricks — has officially opened. Vincent Weisner was the first person to officially walk through the new entrance. He was about 8 years old when he started raising money for the park. He […]
New enclosed flight facility for drones debuts
SALINA, Kansas — Kansas State University Salina and industry partner Westar Energy are increasing education about remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) — also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones — with the creation of a new flight facility. The UAS Pavilion on K-State Salina’s campus is one of the largest enclosed unmanned flight facilities […]
Deadline approaching to apply for WAI scholarships
Two deadlines are approaching for those interested in applying for a Women in Aviation (WAI) scholarship for 2016. To apply, you must be a WAI member as of Nov. 2, 2015. Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 16, 2015. “This year we are offering 111 different scholarships totaling $600,000,” says WAI President Dr. […]
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Bob Hoover
“Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project” will be at the center of a national Veteran’s Day event. The film, which shares the story of one of the nation’s most revered veterans, aviator Bob Hoover, will be shown in all 50 states on Nov. 11. Tickets are available currently through the Bob Hoover Project website […]
Registration opens for flight school operators conference
Registration is now open for the seventh annual Flight School Operators Conference, slated for Feb. 9-12, 2016, in Orlando. Want to know more? Click here to see the just-released program for the conference. A printable registration form is included.