The pilot reported that, during the final portion of the planned two hour, 15-minute cross-country flight, about 10 miles from the destination airport and while descending through 4,000 foot mean sea level, the engine began to run roughly and eventually lost total power. The RV-7 had insufficient altitude remaining to glide to the closest airport, so he […]
Picture of the day: Celebrating CAP’s 75th
Lara Kaufman from the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina sent in these photos from a very busy Saturday at the airport on May 28. the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Greenville Composite Squadron held an open house to celebrate the CAP’s 75th anniversary and the local unit’s upcoming 60th year of operation. “Many community […]
Video: Hooking the next generation on flying
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my work revolves around the ability to take others aloft in a bright yellow and black Reimagined Cessna 152. The airplane is pretty much a stock C-152, not much different than those you’ve probably logged time in. What separates the airplane I fly from the one you flew […]
Partnership aids pilots seeking airline career
In some ways, everything has changed. In other ways, nothing has changed. Learning to fly still takes an investment of time and money. Becoming a professional airline pilot is still a long winding path for many. But the investment has just gotten a bit more affordable, and the path has become a little shorter and […]
Blue Angels will be star attraction at this year’s Reno Air Races
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) have revealed that the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will headline this year’s performers at the 2016 National Championship Air Races, slated from Sept. 14-18, at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Wings of Blue United States Air Force (USAF) Jump Team will also perform and Jim Peitz will pilot an aerobatic Beechcraft […]
Missing Avenger found after 72 years
A TBM-1C Avenger, missing since July 1944, was recently located in the waters surrounding the Pacific Island nation of Palau by Project RECOVER. The collaborative effort combines the most advanced oceanographic technology with advanced archival research methods to locate aircraft and associated Americans missing in action (MIA) since World War II, according to officials. Scattered among […]
The Flying Proms Symphony Air Show takes flight June 11
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Military Aviation Museum is hosting The Flying Proms Symphony Air Show on Saturday, June 11, at the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo. Gates open at 3 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Now in its sixth installment, the Military Aviation Museum’s Flying Proms is the only event of […]
Crowley completes acquisition of Ace Fuels
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Crowley Fuels recently completed an asset acquisition of the aviation fuels business of Ace Fuels, an FBO at Merrill Fields. The acquisition includes the company’s six, 24-hour self-service aviation fuels pump stations (cardlocks) and associated buildings located at the Merrill Field Strip, Merrill Field Main Airport, Willow Airport, Wasilla Airport, Lake Hood Strip […]
Hartzell approves Intercontinental Jet as recommended service facility
Hartzell Propeller has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. Intercontinental Jet Service handles major inspections, heavy structural repairs and modifications and avionics upgrades for numerous aircraft makes and models. Intercontinental Jet […]