ADDISON, Texas — Baker Aviation, an aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas, has become the first Omega Aircraft Articles distributor to stock an inventory of FAA approved Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts for various business jets and turboprop aircraft. The current line of Omega PMA approved parts now available at Baker Aviation include wheels, brakes, […]
Poor approach creases Cirrus
A flight instructor and student were practicing short field landings in a Cirrus SR22 at the airport in Milledgville, Ga. When the airplane was about 20 feet above the ground and on final approach, the airspeed suddenly decreased. The student pilot applied full engine power. The airplane yawed to the left, then hit the ground […]
Picture of the day: Pilot’s lounge
Bob Martin sent in this photo of this “pilot’s lounge,” taken at Havana Regional Airport (9I0) during EAA Chapter 1420’s annual fly-in, June 27, 2011. “The best way to beat the heat on a hot day,” he says.
A niche of a niche
Do you hold an Israeli pilot certificate? If so, are you looking to add a seaplane rating? Well, I’ve found the guy. Probably, the only guy – in the world – who can help you. How’s that for a niche market? Rich Hensch, owner of Florida Seaplanes, is that guy. From his time working with United […]
Bob Hoover documentary to be shown on SUN ‘n FUN grounds
The new Bob Hoover documentary, “Flying the Feathered Edge,” will be shown Monday, April 20, at SUN ‘n FUN in the Corn Roast area of the campgrounds on a giant screen. DVDs of the documentary are for sale at the PilotMall store on the SUN ‘n FUN campus as well.
P85 completes Phase I flight testing
Altitude Group has completed Phase I flight testing of the P85. Based on the fixed-gear tailwheel Radial Rocket is powered by a 400-horsepower liquid cooled Chevy LS V8 engine. “Combining V8 power with a very capable and proven airframe design has resulted in a new benchmark for high performance with economy of acquisition and operation,” […]
Daher opens Florida facility
POMPANO BEACH, Florida — Daher formally opened the new location for its Airplane Business Unit’s U.S. headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony presided by company Chairman & CEO Patrick Daher and City Mayor Lamar Fisher. The event attracted more than 300 attendees and brought approximately 30 TBM aircraft to Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP), coinciding with the TBM Owners and Pilots Association […]
New name for Savage Cub-S
Formerly known as the Savage Cub-S, the 180-hp light-sport aircraft (LSA) is now called the Savage Outback. And it’s Rotax-powered sibling, the Savage Cub, is now known as the Savage Nomad. SportairUSA, the U.S. distributor of Savage Outback, Nomad, Cruiser and Classic and Bobber aircraft, announced the winners of a contest to rename the two airplanes at the […]
Wicks Aircraft Supply provides parts support for UL Power engine line
Wicks Aircraft Supply has signed with aviation engine manufacturer UL Power to be the exclusive North American distributor of spare, warranty, and replacement parts for the full line of UL Power experimental aircraft engines. The line of UL Power four-stroke engines has simple installation requirements (e.g., no external oil tank or radiator), standard configuration (no […]