Aircraft: Republic RC-3 Seabee. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Cedar Bluff, Ala. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the amphibious airplane flew to visit a friend who lived on the shore of a lake. According to the pilot’s friend, the pilot normally approached the lake from the north, made a left 180° turn, and then landed […]
Ask Paul: What spark plug is best for my airplane?
Q: Can the Champion 37BY plug (either REM or RHM) be used on a Lycoming O-360 A1A engine? My concern is that the piston may hit the plug tip. Is this a valid concern? DAVID M. GITELMAN, via email A: David, thanks for your question. I’m certain others have had the same question regarding the […]
Newly restored World War II trainer now on display at Air Force museum
DAYTON, Ohio — A highly-accurate, pristine example of one of the most used trainers during World War II is now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Stearman PT-13D Kaydet was a standard primary trainer flown by the United States and several allied nations during the late 1930s through World […]
Silver Wings Fraternity convention slated for Oct. 2-4
By MICHAEL TAYLOR, Silver Wings Fraternity PAO The Silver Wings Fraternity Aviation Scholarship Foundation will host its 2014 annual convention in Pensacola, Florida, from Oct. 2-4. The convention hotel is the Comfort Inn on North Davis Highway and is located northwest of the Pensacola Regional Airport (KPNS). Most activities take place on Naval Air Station Pensacola. President […]
New air traffic control tower to open at KTME
BROOKSHIRE, Texas — A new air traffic control tower will open Oct. 1 at Houston Executive Airport (KTME). “The Houston Executive Airport has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years, located in one of the fastest growing areas in the United States,” said Andrew D. Perry A.A.E. “As our larger high speed jet aircraft operations continue to […]
Continental sells 16 diesel engines to Spanish flight school
Continental Motors Group reports that Aerodynamics Malaga S.L. (Aerodynamics), a Spanish flight training school, will retrofit 16 aircraft with the Continental Diesel jet fuel piston engine. Aerodynamics is an EASA ATO and Part 145 maintenance organization based in Malaga, Spain. It operates a fleet of 19 aircraft, 17 helicopters and two simulators. Aerodynamics currently flies two Piper PA-28 […]
Belite inks Canadian distribution agreeement
Belite Aircraft reports that Melody Aircraft, of Alberta, Canada, will exclusively distribute Belite’s aircraft and kits throughout Canada. “In order to meet the needs of the Canadian market, we’re upgrading our ProCub Lite model with a gross weight increase to 285KG (625 pounds), a larger 10 gallon fuel tank and a four stroke engine,” said James […]
Dallas Airmotive donates $10,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas Airmotive recently donated $10,000 to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC), located in downtown Dallas, to support children with orthopedic, neurological and learning disorders. “We first learned about the great work done at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children through participation in the Dallas Marathon,” stated Doug Meador, President, Dallas Airmotive. […]
IMC Club chapter to open in Stevens Point, Wis.
Pilots will meet Sept. 18 at 6:30 pm in the conference room at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport/Mattson Field to establish the Stevens Point Wisconsin Chapter of the IMC Club International. Wanda Zuege, the Stevens Point Wisconsin IMC Club’s Chapter leader, started flying in 1990 at the Wild Rose Idlewild Airport in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, […]