WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Carter Aviation Technologies has hired two new demo pilots, Chris Lord and Dan Holcomb. Although flight testing on the CarterCopter has ramped down, flight demonstrations have not, according to company officials. “With the passing of our long-time pilot Larry Neal last fall, we have been working to identify and train a new […]
ACF-50 Anti-Corrosion Formula now in-stock at A.E.R.O.
ACF-50 Anti-Corrosion Formula is now in-stock and ready to purchase at A.E.R.O., Inc. ACF-50 Anti Corrosion Formula is an ultra-thin fluid compound that has the technology to remove moisture and other corrosive fluids, such as salt water, from airplane parts like joints, rivets, seams, hinges and other cable or metal areas. Specifically designed for the […]
Incorrect maintenance by owner brings down RV-7A
The pilot was also the owner/builder of the Van’s RV-7A. He had removed and reinstalled the engine after the plane experienced a propeller strike. The accident flight was the first flight after the engine was reinstalled. According to the pilot, he performed high-speed taxi runs, followed by a normal takeoff in Cortland, N.Y. After takeoff, […]
Picture of the day: Spring-time Cub
Humberto Vivanco sent in this photo of a Cub in a field, explaining: “Taken spring 2015 in Uvalde, Texas. Taken with HTC one, with mobile edit.”
There’s an opening in the public sector
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, only a couple months from now, local elections will be held across the continent. These races will result in new faces and old faces being sworn in to sit on city commissions, county commissions, state boards, and to fill a slew of mayoral seats. These are the people who will be […]
Legally blind man learning to fly
Jason DeCamillis of Ypsilanti, Mich., has wanted to learn to fly a plane ever since he was a child. However, he never thought that it would be possible because he is legally blind due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a progressive condition that slowly affects his peripheral and night vision. “I have about 20° of central vision now, […]
Monroe Regional Airport to close main runway in September
Runway 04/22 at Louisiana’s Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), the primary runway and the only one equipped with an ILS approach, will be closed for construction on Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. and remain closed for approximately 30 days. Pilots should monitor NOTAMs for the return to service date and time. Runway 14/32 (4,999 feet) is equipped […]
NASA to test ELTs by crashing 172
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Using a Cessna 172 dropped from a height of 100 feet, NASA’s Search and Rescue Mission Office will simulate a severe but survivable plane accident Wednesday, Aug. 26, to test emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). NASA Television will air live coverage of the test, which is scheduled to happen between 1 and 2 […]
Air Safety Institute releases new video on loss-of-control accidents
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at improving stall awareness and preventing loss-of-control accidents. “Margins of Safety: Angle of Attack Indicators” delivers a review of angle of attack (AOA), an introduction to the main types of AOA indicators available for general aviation pilots, and an […]