Are drones a true menace to General Aviation aircraft, and what’s being done to keep you safe? And, are drone strikes more of a threat than bird strikes? In Boldmethod’s second podcast episode of Direct To, Aleks Udris and Colin Cutler ask three industry experts what they think about the drone danger: Jon Resnick, Policy […]
Superior adds AvConsulting Services
“In the four short years since it was formed, the Superior Aviation Group has rapidly grown and now includes eight international companies representing everything from piston aircraft engine production, to aviation fuel supply, to the development of China’s Superior Aviation Town,” said Timothy T. Archer Superior Aviation Group CEO. “That broadening scope of experience has […]
Airforms awarded PMA for C-208 nosegear torque link assemblies
BIG LAKE, Alaska – Airforms has received FAA PMA approval for part numbers AF2643084-1 and AF2643084-2, the Upper and Lower Caravan Nose Gear Torque Link Assemblies. The parts, direct replacements for Cessna P/N 2643084-1 and -2, are eligible for installation on all Cessna model 208 and 208B aircraft, and are precision fit, drop-in replacements for the OEM components, […]
Bad bounce for Cirrus
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 […]