The pilot was taking off from a sloping beach in Kenai, Alaska, in his tailwheel-equipped Piper PA-18A-150. He noted that the tide had come in, narrowing his takeoff path. During the takeoff roll, the right main landing gear tire hit an object on the beach, the plane pivoted to the left, and the left wing […]
Picture of the day: Quest on floats
Ace photographer Brian Neidhardt sent in this photo taken in Greenville, Maine, of a Quest Kodiak on floats. Look for more of Brian’s photos in our April 21 print issue.
Luminati Aerospace debuts solar-powered electric plane at SUN ‘n FUN
With a goal of “perpetual flight,” Daniel Preston and a small group of engineers and professors are working to design an unmanned, autonomous, solar-powered electric airplane that can achieve that milestone of staying aloft around the clock … even during the longest, darkest night of the year. And why, you might ask, would you need […]
Seaplane stories: Eric Ziegler
In response to our call for seaplane stories, Eric Ziegler sent us this one: “When I was a pre-pilot with about eight hours of land time, my wife and I visited her brother, who lived in Thibadoux, La. He worked for the gas pipeline company there, and frequently inspected small concrete data islands in the swamp. […]
Video: Pilot flies slalom course through wind turbines
As the Red Bull Air Race World Championship heads to Spielberg, Austria, for the second race of the season, Austrian pilot Hannes Arch got in a little practice at the Tauern Wind Park in his hometown of Styria, Austria. Arch turned one of the world’s highest windfarms – located at 6,200 feet above sea level […]
Air Orlando tapped for Diamond sales
Air Orlando Sales has been appointed an Authorized Sales Representative for Diamond Aircraft Industries. “Diamond Aircraft is a prominent general aviation manufacturer with an excellent mix of aircraft,” said Mike Long, president of Air Orlando. “We especially look forward to marketing and delivering the new DA-62 twin-engine aircraft (pictured) along with the current DA 42 […]
Sun Flyer deposits now at 65
Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) has received a 30 aircraft deposit and option agreement for its two-seat “Sun Flyer” solar-electric flight trainer from Bloomington Corporation, increasing the number of Sun Flyer deposits and options to 65. Larry Williams, CEO of Bloomington Corporation, is also a member of the AEAC Board of Directors. Bloomington Corporation provides […]
Flight Resource offers nickel leading edge option for MT propeller upgrades
BLOOMER, Wis. — MT Composite Propeller blades for use on piston-powered aircraft have always included a stainless steel leading edge guard. This tough and replaceable edge provides superior protection from erosion and foreign object damage (FOD) for more than 50,000 blades in operation around the world. A harder and larger nickel leading edge has been standard on […]
Garmin and Cessna collaborate to offer student pilots Garmin Pilot
Cessna Aircraft Company reports that student pilots who sign up for the Cessna Flight Training System through the Cessna Pilot Center network will receive a one-year Garmin Pilot subscription. The Garmin Pilot app allows pilots to plan, file, fly and log flights using their Apple or Android tablets and smartphones. “The Cessna Flight Training System has always […]