So, how does the Denali compare to the PC-12 NG? Pretty close actually…
Oshkosh by the numbers
The final numbers are in for this year’s AirVenture, which attracted about 563,000 people, up about 1% from last year’s attendance figures. “It was a magical week at Oshkosh this year,” said Experimental Aircraft Association Chairman Jack Pelton. “You could sense the enthusiasm throughout the grounds no matter where you were. From the aviation anniversaries […]
List of third party apps compatible with Avidyne grows
OSHKOSH — Avidyne Corporation reported at this year’s AirVenture that there is a growing list of compatible third-party applications that can communicate wirelessly with Avidyne’s full line of IFD Series FMS/GPS systems. The current list of apps includes ForeFlight Mobile, FlightPlanGO, Seattle Avionics FlyQ, AvPlan EFB, Jeppesen Mobile Flight Deck, Cloud Ahoy, and AeroGlass. “Avidyne’s IFD Series offers […]
StandardAero receives STC for PT6A-140 engine upgrades for Caravans
StandardAero, with support from its in-house Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) delegation, has obtained an Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 engine upgrades on Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft. The upgrade program includes the removal of P&WC’s PT6A-114/114A engine and replacement/installation of a P&WC PT6A-140 model engine. According to company officials, installation […]
Redline Aviation adds propeller services
AKRON, Colo. – Redline Aviation has added propeller overhaul services to its existing propeller governor business. The prop business will operate as Redline Propeller. Certification allows Redline Propeller to repair and overhaul McCauley, Hartzell and Sensenich propellers in five to seven working days in most cases.
GlobalParts.aero named Hot-Stop dealer
GlobalParts.aero has been designated the first domestic stocking dealer for the HOT-STOP ’L’ Fire Containment Kits by Baker Aviation and Industrial Energy Products (IEP). “We pioneered the lithium-ion battery runaway solution in 2010 with HOT-STOP ‘L’, and we have continued to be the leader with our lightweight, burn certified bags that are now offered with advanced zipper technology to eliminate all smoke emissions,” […]
Nervous passenger contributes to crash
The pilot stated that just after takeoff, the RANS S6S entered “uncoordinated flight to the left.” He applied right rudder to correct, but felt that the rudder was ineffective. After clearing trees at the end of the runway in New Berlin, Pa., he elected to conduct a precautionary landing in a field. He stated that the […]
Pictures of the day: More from AirVenture
Here are some more photos from Bert Reiheld, taken at AirVenture 2016:
Make the most of your airport’s bragging rights
Ocala, Florida, is the horse capital of the world. It says so on the Ocala/Marion County website. It’s what the place is famous for. If you like horses, low-rolling hills, wide open spaces, and fields of green grass, Ocala is the place for you. General aviation pilots rolling up to the FBO in Ocala know […]