Q: I have a PA-25-260 ag plane. When I let it idle 640 rpm, it makes a popping noise, however after takeoff, when I reduce power (slowly), the loader says he can hear a popping noise. Both mags check good and I recently replaced the spark plugs due to a drop in one mag. This fixed the […]
FAA rules SMO must stay open at least through 2023
The FAA has issued a ruling that will require the city of Santa Monica to keep the historic Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) open at least through 2023. The ruling was hailed as a victory by general aviation advocates, who have been fighting the city’s attempts to close the Southern California airport. The National Business Aviation […]
Registration for GAMA/Build A Plane design competition opens
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane have opened registration for the fourth Aviation Design Challenge. Registration is open to the first 100 schools that enter. In three years, the STEM curriculum upon which the competition is based has reached more than 150 high schools in 38 states and Washington, D.C. Past winners […]
SUN ‘n FUN invites fellow airshow organizers to fly-in
LAKELAND, Florida — There are thousands of airshows around the world each year. SUN ‘n FUN hosts 50 to 60 airshow acts each spring. To make meeting prospective performers — in the flesh — easier, SUN ‘n FUN officials are inviting organizers to the upcoming fly-in, slated for April 5-10, 2016. “SUN ‘n FUN will provide one day’s free admission […]
IAWA holds first conference in Middle East
The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women leaders within the aviation and aerospace industries, held its 27th annual conference in Dubai, UAE, the first IAWA conference in the Middle East. The conference was held Nov. 10-12, and included delegates spending a day at the 2015 Dubai Airshow. “The […]
New owner, CEO for Aircraft Technical Publishers
SAN FRANCISCO — Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP), a provider of information management and services for manufacturers, owners/operators, and maintenance providers in the general aviation industry, reports that Chicago-based private equity firm ParkerGale Capital has acquired the company and partnered with Charles Picasso, who has been named as the new CEO. The new owners, who said they will […]
Paragon Network’s Think Pink campaign raises $10,000
The Paragon Network recently donated more than $10,000 to breast cancer foundations through its “Think Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in October. During the month of October, participating members of the FBO network handed out “Think Pink” awareness bracelets and many donated a portion of their fuel or service revenues to organizations supporting the prevention and treatment of […]
Sandel Avionics introduces Avilon flight deck
VISTA, Calif. — Sandel Avionics has introduced Sandel Avilon, a retrofit flight deck serving King Air owners. Priced at $175,000, Avilon includes all the components of a NextGen flight deck, including radios, Flight Management Computer (FMC), audio control, ADS-B capable Mode S transponder, and high performance flight director/autopilot. The patent-pending Avilon Path Guidance Panel, which integrates tactical aircraft […]
Precautionary landing in field goes awry
During a cross-country flight, the Cessna 182’s engine sputtered twice. The pilot performed an uneventful precautionary landing, in a field near Littleton, N.C., about 20 miles away from his intended destination. He then secured ground transportation and obtained more fuel for the airplane. During the subsequent takeoff from the “L-shaped” field, the plane drifted right […]