TERRELL, TEXAS – The eighth annual Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In at the Terrell Municipal Airport (KTRL) takes off Saturday, Sept. 19, for a day of aerobatics, displays of military and vintage aircraft, World War II re-enactors, a car and motorcycle show, barbecue cook-off, kids’ activities, guest speakers, and more. “We’ve really stepped up our game […]
iEVAC products now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the iEVAC line of products, including the iEVAC Smoke/Fire Hood, which provides protection against carbon monoxide, the number one cause of injury or death in a fire. The iEVAC product line offers alternate storage items for staying organized, including the iEVAC wall mount racks, cabinets for smoke hoods, or the belt pouch for keeping […]
Health issues lead to loss of control
The 58-year-old student pilot attempted a takeoff in light wind in Limington, Maine, but about 2,000 feet down the runway, he lost control of the Cessna 172. Only one witness saw the airplane after liftoff, and noted that it was “swerving all over the place before it crashed.” While airborne, the plane veered off the […]
Picture of the day: The Chicago skyline
Dean Rausch sent in this photo, snapped earlier this year during a flight along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, in an Enstrom helicopter. “The Willis Tower (Sears Tower) stands high with its two TV antennas on the top,” he notes.
Tracking down answers at Oshkosh
Over the years, you may have noticed my lack of enthusiasm for many of the changes and upgrades made to the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s (EAA) Oshkosh event, now called AirVenture. In the good old days, Oshkosh was a technical information exchange and social gathering. The primary purpose of the event was for homebuilders and aircraft owners to […]
Report shows drop in GA accidents
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute has released the 24th edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, general aviation’s (GA) most comprehensive safety review. The report, which provides an in-depth analysis of accidents that occurred in 2012, shows that there were 17% few GA accidents in 2012 than in 2011. Other highlights: 75% […]
Reno Air Races expands Drone Zone
RENO, Nevada — NASA is set to expand on information related to its Unmanned Traffic Management research agenda at this year’s National Championship Air Races Sept. 16-20. This year’s event will feature an expanded Drone Zone sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Advanced Autonomous Systems Innovation Center in partnership with NASA. “It is […]
JetFuelX launches free aviation fuel price finder
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — JetFuelX, led by pilot Jason Talley, has launched a new jet fuel price management tool for aircraft owners and corporate flight departments. Developed by pilots, the program is free and can be used on any mobile device. “JetFuelX was built on a simple principle,” said Talley, founder of the company. “I wanted to […]
Cirrus Jet enters final stages towards certification
The FAA has issued Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for Cirrus Aircraft‘s Vision SF50, marking another milestone in the aircraft certification program. TIA initiates formal FAA flight evaluation of the Vision SF50 type design, airworthiness, performance and handling properties, Cirrus officials explain. This TIA allows Cirrus to move forward with FAA Conformity Inspections and Certification Flight Tests […]