An Oregon family has filed a $35 million lawsuit again Van’s Aircraft after a crash last year that claimed the life of the builder and his 4-year-old granddaughter. The suit alleges that the instructions for the kits and the parts provided by Van’s Aircraft Inc and Floscan Instrument Co. “are inadequate and unsafe,” according to […]
Video: My Airplane features Stinson SR-7
From the guys at FunPlacesToFly.com is a new video, the first in a series of “My Airplane.” This video features Garry Ackerman’s Stinson SR-7. From Smitty Smith, the force behind the site: “Listen and watch while Garry Ackerman talks about his new acquisition, the Stinson SR-7. See a full walk-around, instrument panel review and engine […]
Reel Stuff Salute to Heroes slated for Nov. 7
DAYTON, Ohio — A full-day celebration of our nation’s military veterans, with a focus on those who served in Vietnam, will take place in the National Museum of the Air Force’s giant screen theater Saturday, Nov. 7. The second annual Reel Stuff Salute to Heroes will feature five screenings, each presented by a filmmaker, […]
Flight Outfitters introduces Apparel Line
Flight Outfitters, which produces flight bags for pilots, has launched a line of Flight Outfitters-branded clothing and accessories. The new line of apparel includes hats, shirts and outerwear.
GAMA establishes new member category for electric aircraft
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On its 45th anniversary, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) established a new associate member category for electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft. “As GAMA completes its 45th year, we are very excited to welcome companies researching and developing electric and hybrid propulsion air vehicles as associate members to our global trade association,” […]
New prop for Rockwell Commander STC’d
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Rockwell Commander 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC powered by the Lycoming engines IO-540-T4A5D, IO-540-T4B5D, IO-540-T4B5 and TIO-540-AG1A. The FAA STC is in progress. Certification flight tests show the new 3-blade propeller installation on the Rockwell Commander 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC reduces ground […]
Women in Aviation set date for Frosting for Flight Competition
The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, is holding its fifth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition and cupcake sale to raise funds for its Spirit of Flight scholarship Nov. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wittman Regional Airport terminal building. Admission is free. Cupcakes will be on sale for $1 […]
Balloon hits power lines
The pilot and passenger departed on a balloon flight and had been airborne for a little over an hour before making three attempts to land near Rio Rancho, N.M. The wind was too strong on the first attempt. On the next attempt, they found themselves over a residential subdivision that prevented them from landing. The […]
Picture of the day: Flying over the falls
Marcus Baker sent us this photo of a Piper Cheyenne II flying over Niagara Falls.