During last month’s National Business Aviation Association‘s (NBAA) Convention last month, Phillips 66 Aviation presented a check for $22,000 to Corporate Angel Network (CAN). The donation is the result of an advertising program that recognizes and awards four corporate flight departments for flying cancer patients to medical treatment. The award began in 2001 and is co-sponsored […]
Class of 2016 for WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame revealed
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the newest inductees into its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at the 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 10-12, 2016, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. “The women who are being inducted this […]
Flying Eyes debuts five new eyewear styles
AUSTIN, Texas – “The interesting thing about classic aviator sunglasses with steel temples is they were designed before pilots used headsets,” said Dean Siracusa, founder of Flying Eyes. “So even though aviators look stylish, most pilots will tell you, ‘If you’re wearing a headset with traditional aviators, they can become a real pain in the ears.’” […]
SavvyAnalysis Pro Packs introduced
SavvyAnalysis, which provides professional engine data analysis for piston GA aircraft, has introduced a new “Pro Pack” offering for maintenance shops and fleet operators. Since 2012 SavvyAnalysis has offered a service to aircraft owners who wish to have their engine monitor data examined by a professional analyst. The owner receives a written report, complete with detailed analytical findings […]
True Blue Power batteries to power Bonanzas
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 […]