The pilot was attempting to land the Cirrus SR20 at the airport in Staples, Minn. The landing was uneventful until the flare, when the airplane bounced. The pilot initiated a go-around. During the attempted go-around, the plane did not achieve takeoff speed before going off the end of the runway and hitting a runway edge […]
Picture of the day: Anticipation
Hardath Laloo sent in this photo titled “The Anticipation of Flying Jets.” “Every student pilot anxiously awaits that step forward from our training in Piper Warriors or Diamond DA-20s to one of those beautiful jets parked next to us while we do our preflight checks!”
General aviation: Get evangelical about it
General aviation — get evangelical about it. This may seem unlikely, even inconceivable to some, but I have been fortunate enough to make a career out of being excited. It’s a pretty good career, too. I spend the bulk of every day doing something I really love to do. I work with people I’m glad to […]
Video: The Story of the Wright Brothers on CBS
Author David McCullough was profiled on CBS Sunday Morning ahead of the May 5 release of his new book The Wright Brothers. McCullough is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who penned Presidential biographies Truman and John Adams. In The Wright Brothers, McCullough also “illuminates the little-known but vital role in the success of the bachelor brothers […]
Five Rivers Aviation breaks ground at KLVK
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Five Rivers Aviation has broken ground on a new FBO and hangar complex for the Livermore Airport (KLVK). The initial phase of the $5 million project includes 25,000 square feet of hangar space, as well as a 6,000-square-foot FBO complete with pilot and charter support amenities. When complete, Five Rivers Aviation, partnering with EPIC Aviation, […]
Warbird rides offered during Warbirds Over the Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will participate in the 2015 Warbirds Over the Beach air show May 15-17, offering rides in its P-51 Mustang “Red Nose,” and SBD-5 Dauntless Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17. Both aircraft will fly in from Washington D.C. returning from the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover. The […]
Power Flow ships 1,500th Skyhawk tuned exhaust
DAYTONA BEACH – Power Flow, a supplier of aircraft tuned exhaust systems, has shipped its 1,500th Skyhawk kit. The Skyhawk systems represent about a third of the total number of kits Power Flow has shipped over the past 16 years of developing STCs and manufacturing them, according to company officials. According to company officials, Skyhawks with a tuned […]
Super Legend HP gets 180-hp boost with Titan engine
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS — American Legend Aircraft Co. reports that the 180-hp Titan O-340 engine is now available on its Super Legend HP. The new Super Legend HP light-sport aircraft made its first public appearance at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. Adding to the company’s offerings of 100-plus-horsepower Continental and Lycoming engines, the availability of the Titan O-340 expands the Legend […]
AV8 MRO expands to new facility
HOUSTON, Texas — AV8 MRO recently moved into a new facility featuring 20,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. With 10,000 square feet of dedicated shop space, the new facility increases AV8 MRO’s ability to offer additional in-house capabilities, as the previous facility had only 2,000 square feet of shop space, company officials noted. Specializing […]