The folks at FunPlacesToFly.com recently traveled to Dallas to the new Commemorative Air Force headquarters, where they got a chance to see Diamond Lil, a World War II-era B-24, while she is undergoing some routine maintenance.
Ohio lawmakers repudiate Connecticut, defend the Wright brothers
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Senate stood with historians and scholars on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in passing a state resolution in which Ohio repudiates Connecticut for claiming the Wright brothers were not the first to fly. Senators unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 8 (HCR 8), a measure that defends Ohio’s distinction as the “birthplace of aviation” and […]
100th TBM 900 delivered
Daher’s latest member in its very fast turboprop product line — the TBM 900 — has reached the century mark with the 100th aircraft delivery. The milestone TBM 900 was received by U.S. customer Dale Schneider, a North Carolina businessman who is an active airplane and helicopter pilot, having logged more than 3,000 hours. Schneider’s first aircraft was a TBM […]
Sporty’s launches air charter service
Sporty’s Eastern Cincinnati Aviation has added on-demand air charter to its complement of general aviation services at the Sporty’s Clermont County Airport in Batavia, Ohio. A Cessna 182 Skylane is now available through Sporty’s Air Charter for passenger travel, as well as cargo courier service, to and from hundreds of destinations throughout the Midwest. “A […]
Just Aircraft approved in England
WALHALLA, S.C. — Having received authorization from England’s Civil Aviation Authority to market SuperSTOL kits in the UK, Just Aircraft has taken the first step in establishing a global dealer network. It is seeking additional dealers in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Most countries will require local approval by aviation authorities, but having been through […]
Video: ForeFlight introduces integrated Pilot Logbook app
ForeFlight reports the ForeFlight Logbook is now available. Logbook is integrated into the ForeFlight app, making it easy for pilots to manually and automatically log flights, track hours, review currency, record certificates and ratings, receive electronic instructor endorsements, and generate experience reports, according to company officials. “With ForeFlight Logbook, we wanted to deliver an app […]
New electric aircraft tow tug from TNA
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – TNA – Aviation Technologies has introduced the Flyer-Truck C-Series electrical aircraft tow tug into the North American market. The tug is designed to move general aviation, military, and commercial aircraft in the MTOW range of 35,000 pounds (15 tons) up to 220,000 pounds (100 tons). A proprietary aircraft coupling technology allows the tug operator to lift and tow […]
Pilot distracted on takeoff when door pops open
The pilot reported that during takeoff with a gusting crosswind at the airport in Laural, Mont., he was surprised by the Aviat A-1C-200’s door popping open as the right wing lifted up. He attempted to level the wings, but was unsuccessful. The left wing tip touched the grass beside the runway, the airplane pivoted around, and […]
Picture of the day: A Pixie
Megan Vande Voort sent in a variety of photos that are featured in our Dec. 5 print edition with its special focus on The Year in Pictures, including this one of a Pixie, which was built by two gentlemen based at Pella Municipal Airport (PEA) in Iowa.