While the Beech A36 was on final approach to the airport in Tupelo, Miss., about 600 feet above ground level, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot subsequently made a forced landing, and the plane hit the ground, became airborne, crossed a road, and then came to rest short of the intended runway. First responders […]
Warbird Roundup: More than the temperature sizzled
Story and Photos By FREDERICK A. JOHNSEN Attendees of this year’s Warbird Roundup in Nampa, Idaho, held June 27-28, benefited from the combination of craftsmanship, technology, and deep pockets that has breathed life into warbirds once thought impossible to see flying. Two classic and scarce razorback P-51 Mustangs went aloft at the same time, a […]
FAA reauthorization bill delayed
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has delayed plans to release its proposed FAA reauthorization legislation. That occurred after the House majority leader informed the committee that consideration of the FAA reauthorization bill has been moved to September. The current FAA authorization expires Sept. 30. It was put into place after an agonizing 23 short-term extensions that […]
Aspen Avionics acquires Accord Technology and AvValues
Aspen Avionics has acquired Accord Technology from Accord India and AvValues of Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition has resulted in an expansion of the company’s geographic footprint to include a new administrative and production facility in Phoenix. John Uczekaj will continue to lead the company as president and chief executive officer. The name of the combined […]
Texas museum to duplicate Museum of Flight Education Center
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight has signed an agreement with Galveston’s Lone Star Flight Museum to design and build a duplicate of the museum’s Aviation Learning Center (ALC), an educational facility that is used to introduce students to the concepts of aviation and flying. The ALC will be built at Lone Star’s new $35 million […]
Garmin Pilot adds obstacles and terrain for Android
The Garmin Pilot app for Android has been updated, now incorporating the display of both terrain and obstacles overtop Garmin’s navigation maps, VFR Sectionals, IFR high and low enroute charts. The terrain and obstacle overlays display visual alerts of potential hazards and enhance situational awareness, particularly in unfamiliar environments, according to Garmin officials. In addition […]
Companies team to provide unbiased aircraft valuations
Asset Insight and SAI Valuations have entered into a collaborative agreement to provide aircraft owners, buyers, sellers, financial institutions and others with an unbiased opinion of an aircraft’s value and maintenance risk. Through a web-based application, existing and prospective aircraft owners are able to: Acquire Asset Insight’s analytics rating an aircraft’s maintenance – on a standardized […]
Eastman Aviation Solutions offers complimentary hydraulic fluid analysis
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Eastman Aviation Solutions now provides a complimentary hydraulic fluid analysis program for customers who use Skydrol aviation hydraulic fluid. The mySkydrol program provides customers with complimentary Skydrol sample kits that include a sample bottle (Nalgene, HDPE), a sample label, a plastic bag (polyethylene) and a carton box. Eastman also provides guidance on sample collection and […]
Plane Perfect enters GA market
Plane Perfect, a new aircraft detailing supply company, has entered the general aviation market with a new line of specially-developed products and tools that will help aircraft owners maintain the appearance and extend the life of their aircraft’s exterior finish and interior components. The new company has packaged products ranging from detailing sprays, windshield and interior cleaners, with […]