SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Museum of Flying will host the induction into the California Aviation Hall of Fame of Iris Cummings Critchell, Lt. Col Fitzhugh “Fitz” Fulton, Robert J. “Bob” Gilliland, and Burt Rutan on Saturday, April 25. The Museum of Flying has confirmed the attendance of Critchell, Gilliland, and Rutan. The Hall will […]
Chicago Safety Stand Down slated
The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) will host its annual Safety Stand Down on Thursday, April 23, at the Wyndham Glenview Suites near Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Topics range from Operating Around Areas of Conflict, Safety and Security of Integrated Aircraft, to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Speakers include Robert Sumwalt, NTSB; Jim Cannon, former ISBAO […]
L-3’s Lynx receives FAA approval
L-3 Aviation Products‘ Lynx NGT-9000 MultiLink Surveillance System (MSS) models have received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization from the FAA. The Lynx NGT-9000 is a touchscreen, dual-mode 1090 and 978 MHz Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder that is capable of displaying ADS-B traffic and weather. “We’re thrilled to begin filling the backlog of orders we’ve […]
Western Aircraft named authorized Citation facility
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been named a Cessna Citation Authorized Independent NDI (Non-Destructive Inspection) Facility. “This certification allows us to perform NDT inspections and testing on all models of Cessna Citation aircraft,” said Western Aircraft’s Director of Aircraft Services Tracy Kalbfleisch. “And we have a mobile inspection team that can be dispatched anywhere […]
Dust devil dents Cessna
The pilot of the Cessna 175 reported that upon arrival at his destination in Albuquerque, N.M., he realized there were dust devils in the vicinity, but didn’t think they would be a factor during the approach and landing. He made the landing and was taxiing slowly on a taxiway when he saw a dust devil […]
Picture of the day: Amazing sunset views
Brian S sent in this sunset photo, explaining: “My girlfriend and I were treated to this view as we taxied out in a C172 at KOLM (Olympia, Wash.) on April 7 for our flight home after dinner with family. We had amazing sunset views of the state capitol building, Mt. Rainier and the waters of […]
The beginning of the light airplane movement
In the 1920s Great Britain saw a great growth in civil aviation, which was an outgrowth of its light aircraft movement. This movement originated with light plane trials held in Lympne, England. These competitions led to the development of new light aircraft for private ownership and flying clubs. The flying clubs saw thousands of pilots learn […]
Santa Monica takes first steps towards closing airport
The Santa Monica City Council has shortened ground leases for tenants at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), limiting most businesses to month-to-month leases. Exceptions were FBO Atlantic Aviation, Adelman, a law firm, and the Museum of Flying, which received three-year leases to June 30, 2018, with the option of one-year extensions at the discretion of the city. The […]
9,000 Van’s flying
On April 9, Van’s Aircraft received a first-flight report from Thomas Damm, of Billund, Denmark. Damm’s RV-8 became the 9,000th RV kit to be completed and flown by a customer. Damm bought the barely-started kit from a close friend and completed it over a span of nine years. Using his life-long experience as a pilot for SAS, he […]