The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has donated more than $28,000 to veterans’ organizations raised through the 2015 NATA Flag Pins for Veterans Project. NATA and its members launched the project in 2014 to expand support of our nation’s veterans and have raised nearly $60,000 since its inception. Donations from this year’s project will once again […]
WAI receives $7,500 grant
Women in Aviation International has received a $7,500 grant from the International Society of Transport Aircraft Training (ISTAT) Foundation. The ISTAT Foundation was founded in 1994 to provide funds for scholarships, educational programs, and grants to individuals and institutions that promote the advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism. The grant will be used to provide […]
McFarlane’s Cowl Saver Baffle Seal upgraded
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced its Cowl Saver with Bi-Flex Technology. Bi-Flex uses a laser-engraved flex pattern to ensure a combination of flexibility and stiffness for maximum cooling, according to company officials. The engraved pattern provides flexibility at the cowl for the best seal, while the non-engraved area retains rigidity to prevent the baffle seal […]
AeroWave 100 now shipping
BendixKing, a division of Honeywell Aerospace, reports it is now shipping the next-generation BendixKing AeroWave 100 in-flight connectivity solution with an Active Low Gain Antenna (LGA). The system offers worldwide connectivity to general aviation aircraft with a low-cost service plan based on hours of use. “Building on our revolutionary first-generation AeroWave 100 system, we have simplified […]
West Star Aviation expands in Chattanooga
West Star Aviation continues to work toward the grand opening of its newest MRO facility at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (KCHA) in Tennessee. In addition Thomas Hilboldt, former KPWK Satellite Manager in Chicago, has been promoted to Director of Operations, and will oversee all operations at this facility. The new 20,424-square-foot heated hangar space will house […]
Fatigue failure brings down Stinson
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, the Stinson 108’s engine began to sputter and that it eventually lost all power. He was unable to return to the airport and initiated a forced landing to an open field near Lodi, Calif. During the landing, the plane hit a berm, nosed over, and then came to […]
Picture of the day: Three Mile Island
Dave McAnall snapped this photo Dec. 6 while IFR training with CFII Patrick Gidusko (CFII). He explains: “Departing KMDT — Harrisburg International — with Three Mile Island off to the right.”
What to do about a lean mixture setting
Q: I have a PA-25-260 ag plane. When I let it idle 640 rpm, it makes a popping noise, however after takeoff, when I reduce power (slowly), the loader says he can hear a popping noise. Both mags check good and I recently replaced the spark plugs due to a drop in one mag. This fixed the […]
FAA rules SMO must stay open at least through 2023
The FAA has issued a ruling that will require the city of Santa Monica to keep the historic Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) open at least through 2023. The ruling was hailed as a victory by general aviation advocates, who have been fighting the city’s attempts to close the Southern California airport. The National Business Aviation […]