DENVER — Equity crowdfunders from around the world have reserved shares for more than $10 million to support development of the TriFan 600, projected to be the world’s first commercially certified vertical takeoff airplane, according to officials with XTI Aircraft Co. The six-seat aircraft will have the speed, range and comfort of a business jet, yet take off […]
‘Doc’ is so close, care to help?
“Doc” is a fully-restored B-29 — one of only two in existence today. After its multi-year restoration, “Doc” is ready for flight-testing. To make flight-testing happen, Doc’s Friends has launched a Kickstarter (see below) with the goal of raising $137,500 by Friday, Oct. 30.
Landmark Aviation in Souix Falls named Beechcraft service center
Landmark Aviation’s Sioux Falls, South Dakota, facility at Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) has been named a Beechcraft Authorized Service Facility for Bonanza and Baron aircraft. Landmark Aviation at FSD is now a preferred MRO facility for basic through heavy maintenance on all Baron and Bonanza aircraft. Landmark Aviation’s MRO facility at FSD has been affiliated […]
Clay Lacy Aviation launches annual scholarship program
LOS ANGELES — Clay Lacy Aviation has awarded $10,200 in scholarship funds to 24 students enrolled at the Aviation Center (AV-Center), an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport and operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Division of Adult and Career Education. Recipients were selected based on their higher education goals, academic achievements and community involvement, […]
NBAA2015 app now available
The official mobile app for the National Business Aviation Association’s Convention & Exhibition — NBAA2015 — is now available. The free mobile app – available for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones – will help prepare you for the convention, enhance your on site experience, and will serve as a resource after the show concludes, NBAA […]
Aviation Technician Exam Prep app released
An app to prepare for the Aviation Maintenance Technician exam is now available on iOS and Android. The AMT Genius App includes questions spanning over 10 categories and two study modes to choose from. It also comes with a mock test option. The free app can be downloaded for iOS here and for Android here.
Failure to remove frost brings down Piper
The Piper PA 18-150 pilot was attempting to takeoff from a public street in Wasilla, Alaska, but the airplane would not climb, and struck a light pole, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot stated that he failed to remove heavy frost from the airplane prior to the takeoff attempt. The […]
Pictures of the day: OC Air Show
Photographer Robert Talarczyk sent in these photos from this year’s Ocean City, Maryland OC Air Show:
Will diesel engines power general aviation?
In my last column, Tracking down answers at Oshkosh, I wrote about the disappearance of the diesel cycle engine in the Cessna 182. From that article, people might think that diesel cycle engines in general aviation aircraft are dead. Well, maybe not dead, just on life support. The reason for the continued interest is more from third […]