Redbird Flight Simulations and Tempus Applied Solutions have entered into an agreement in which Tempus will operate Redbird’s Proflight Academy and FAA-certified flight school in San Marcos, Texas. Tempus has acquired the FAA Part 141 Certificate that allows for commercial flight training and operations. Under the agreement, Tempus Training Solutions will operate the flight school at Redbird Skyport. […]
Sonex Hornets Nest returns to its roots
Sonex Aircraft has hired pilot and engineer Jessica Bower as the newest member of the Hornets Nest Research and Development team at Sonex. Bower is a former employee of the Lockheed Martin ADP “Skunk Works” mentored by early Sonex lead engineer Pete Buck. She is building Sonex #1563, while her father John Forster is building Sonex# 1567 and owns Sonex #480. Bower is an […]
Banner tow plane hits parked car
The pilot reported that about 20 minutes into the banner tow flight near Gainesville, Florida, he noticed that the Cessna 172 had descended about 100 feet from its established altitude. He responded by increasing engine power and enriching the mixture while observing that the oil temperature gauge was indicating “hotter than normal.” The plane continued […]
Picture of the day: Bird’s eye view
Mauricio Ratti sent in this photo, explaining: “Short one-hour hop and a bird’s eye view over Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.”
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at AOPA Tullahoma Fly-In
Thunderstorms followed by steady rain did little to reduce attendance or dampen spirits at the final Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Regional Fly-in of the year in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Oct. 9-10. Although Friday’s weather was beautiful VFR, a late-day storm front hit with a vengeance and low conditions continued throughout the region until mid-day […]
Van’s lawsuit attack against kit-built industry
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.