Andre Brandt sent in this photo of the Mustang, “Queen of Hearts,” taken at Stellenbosch Airport in South Africa April 11, 2015.
Bucket List: Alaska
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering isn’t the biggest aviation event. It doesn’t have an airshow. It’s just two days in the massive FedEx maintenance hangar at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage. But its one of the best events you could ever hope to attend. Aviation in Alaska is different. You’ve heard that before. So […]
Taking the plunge: Becoming a seaplane pilot
“I’ve always wanted to do that.” That’s the response you are likely to get if you tell someone that you have a seaplane rating. Float flying is on the bucket list of many an aviator, and it starts with finding the right place to do the training. Although there are FBOs with flight training at most […]
Sporty’s annual fly-in slated for May 16
Sporty’s Annual Fly-In will be held Saturday, May 16. Exhibits, seminars and display aircraft are all part of this annual event. “And, of course, we have our signature event — free lunch for all,” says Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “All attendees will receive free hot dogs at lunch time.” Everything else about the fly-in is free as […]
Continental Motors to purchase Danbury Aerospace assets, including ECi
Continental Motors Group has inked a deal with Danbury Aerospace to purchase essentially all of the assets associated with its operating divisions, including Engine Components International, Inc., Precision Machined Parts, Inc., Airmotive Engineering Corporation, Aircooled Motors, Sterling Machinery and Process, and EC Services, located at its site in San Antonio, Texas, as well as the Titan […]
Picture of the day: A beautiful sunset
Millie Santiago sent in this photo of a “beautiful sunset,” taken “on our way from St. Maarten, Virgin Islands (TFFG) to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (TJBQ) in December 2014.
Hartzell wins PMA for alternators on Cessna aircraft
Hartzell Engine Technologies has received Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its ASG series of alternators. The company supplies the ASG series alternators for Cessna OEM production and the PMA also provides eligibility to replace older Ford units on a variety of Cessna single and twin-engine aircraft. ASG series alternators are 24V and are available with […]
Latest edition of FAA Safety Briefing online
The May/June 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now online. The issue highlights aircraft performance. Articles focus on understanding the operating parameters of your aircraft, as well as having realistic performance expectations during flight. Feature articles in the issue include: “Urban Air Legends – Debunking Aircraft Performance Myths” (p 10), “A Finesse for Vitesse – Mastering the […]
Precision Aerospace expands again
GROVE, Okla. — Precision Aerospace has begun an expansion of its manufacturing facility. This marks the 10th expansion at this location, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this past year, according to company officials. The new facility will be fully operational by February 2016. It is designed in a modular fashion to allow for “fast track” future expansions as the […]