True Blue Power reports it has received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the True Blue Power TB17 (17 amp-hour) lithium-ion aircraft battery on the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza. True Blue Power has applied for an FAA bilateral acceptance of the same STC for use on U.S.-based aircraft. […]
Flight into icing conditions fatal for five
The instrument-rated pilot was on a 234-nm instrument flight rules (IFR) cross-country flight over mountainous terrain in the Beech B36TC. During the flight, he notified a controller at the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) that the plane was picking up too much ice and requested to divert to an airport located about 96 miles […]
Picture (and video) of the day: Cruising over NYC
Adrian den Hartog sent us this photo he calls “Cruising over NY City April 7.” “This image was taken from the backseat of a 1975 Cessna 172, part of a VFR cross country journey from California (KRHV) to the East Coast and back. Video blog series was produced documenting the entire journey for GA audiences […]
One basic rule from a prolific builder
“One basic rule that commands a fast and guaranteed path to finish – once I start any project, businesses, aircraft, whatever – is something must get done and executed on the project every day, no exceptions — ever!”
The 12 Planes of Christmas
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched the “12 Planes of Christmas,” a holiday giving campaign that enables people to support the restoration and operation of World War II aircraft. Located at SupportCAF.org, the month-long campaign will provide an opportunity to support any aircraft in the CAF’s collection of 165 planes. In particular, it highlights a […]
Video: Red Tail Squadron completes record-setting tour
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, recently finished its 2015 annual tour of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and fully-restored P-51C Mustang World War II fighter aircraft. This year marked a record number of groups that came through the exhibit, and brings a total of […]
Challenger Learning Center hosts Aerospace Career Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One recently hosted the fifth annual Aerospace Career Day, attracting more than 300 students and representatives from 22 aviation-related businesses and organizations. South Carolina is home to more than 466 aerospace companies, ranging from design firms and service providers to manufacturers and distributors. Aerospace Career […]
FAA: Think twice about drone registration firms
The FAA is advising unmanned aircraft owners that there’s no need to work with a “drone registration” company to help them file an application for a registration number. Owners should wait until additional details about the forthcoming drone registration system are announced before paying anyone to do the work for them, FAA officials said. Drone owners […]
Baffle kits now available for Cessna C177RGII
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — On the heels of its announcement of FAA PMA approval for the engine baffles for Cessna C177B models (1973-1974), Airforms now reports it has received FAA PMA approval for the baffles for the C177RGIIs. The baffles from the new C177RGII kit are eligible for installation on serial numbers 177RG0419, and 177RG0593 through 177RG1366. […]