CHARLESTON, S.C. — Daher and the TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) report record attendance for its latest annual gathering Oct. 7-11, with more than 100 TBMs — including 20 new TBM 900s, as well as the predecessor TBM 850s and TBM 700s — arrived at Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI). TBMOPA’s meeting of its worldwide membership included three days of […]
New Hartzell props now flying on more than 20% of TBM fleet
Hartzell Propeller reported at the 15th annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention held in Charleston, S.C., Oct. 7-11 it has delivered more than 150 swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900 aircraft in the 18 months since receiving FAA type certificate approval. “Hartzell’s new high performance structural composite propellers are flying on more than 20% […]
FAA expands RPA Pathfinder efforts
The FAA has entered into a Pathfinder agreement with CACI International to evaluate how the company’s technology can help detect Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the vicinity of airports. In testimony recently given before the House Aviation Subcommittee, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker said that flying an unmanned aircraft near a busy airfield poses an unacceptable […]
Flying Aviation Expo kicks off today
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The FLYING Aviation Expo kicks off today, Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 17. The expo begins with a parade of planes, and includes a learn to fly seminar, and keynote speeches from FLYING’s editor-in-chief, Stephen Pope, John and Martha King, who founded the King Schools in 1975, Brian Shul, a retired major who was […]
Skypark Airport reopens with new runway
WOODS CROSS, Utah — Skypark Airport reopened with a new runway Thursday, Oct. 15. Pilots who visit Skypark Airport will find the new 17/35 runway well worth the wait as it features new LED lighting and PAPI — precision approach path indicators. “We’re excited to have our loyal customers back at our FBO,” said Chris Volzer, Skypark […]
WACO rolls over on landing
The WACO YMF pilot departed from Runway 26, and flew over a local golf course, then turned to return to the airport in Somerville, N.J., where she entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg for runway 26, flying between 75 and 80 knots. She descended to 800 feet and, prior to turning base leg, […]
Pictures of the day: Basking in the sun
Photographer Penny Rafferty Hamilton, who says she is a “proud member of the Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA),” sent in these photos taken on the tarmac at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Colorado. She explains: “A gaggle of Navy trainers bask in the sun. Far left with B on the tail is a jet trainer […]
Have an opinion? Of course you do. You’re a pilot
The wide range of opinions in the aviation community is something I continuously marvel at. Take our continuing coverage on the update of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 legislation. The comments vary widely, both in scope and tone. “After patiently waiting these last few years to hear what the people we trusted have come up […]
FAA issues $27 million grant for new airport in North Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has given a $27 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to the City of Williston, N.D., to purchase land to build a new airport to replace Sloulin Field International Airport (KISN). “This grant reflects our commitment to meet the changing aviation needs of airports around the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “As […]