For the first time in years, President Obama’s annual budget proposal does not include any new user fees for general aviation. It’s a decision applauded by GA’s advocacy groups. “After years of fighting to protect pilots from arbitrary fees and charges, we’re pleased to see that the White House has finally taken our message to […]
Video: Learning aerobatics from an SR-71 pilot
Jim (Smitty) Smith of OpenAirNet.com, TheHDPilot.com, and FunPlacesToFly.com, sent us this video of Gene Lee, one of the company’s employees, getting a lesson in aerobatics in his RV-7 from Rich Graham, a former SR-71 pilot.
How do astronauts log their flight hours?
Definitely not GA, but have you ever wondered how astronauts log their flight hours? That question is answered by astronaut Clayton Anderson, who spent 167 days in outerspace, in a post at Slate.com.
Luscombe gusts locks available from Classic Aero
Keeping aircraft control surfaces – rudder, elevator and aileron – in a neutral position prevents damage. If not properly secured, wind can force a control surface from stop-to-stop, which can damage mounting points, hinges and more. To prevent this damage, Classic Aero is now producing the Luscombe Control Lock. Made of steel tubing, it will sell […]
Vantage Plane Plastics awarded Textron contract
ALVA, Oklahoma – Vantage Plane Plastics has signed a long-term contract to produce Beechcraft and Cessna production and aftermarket thermoformed plastic parts and assemblies for its piston engine line-up. “It is a privilege to have a hand in the production of Cessna and Beech aircraft. We look forward to our new relationship with Textron and are excited to be a part of […]
Air Elite adds three FBOs to network
World Fuel Services has added three new FBOs to its Air Elite Network: YU Lounge, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao; and Ecuacentair, at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador. The Air Elite Network now has 37 […]
AMETEK introduces wireless battery identification device
AMETEK Prestolite Power has introduced a Wireless Battery Identification Device (WBID) designed to help make aerospace and aviation manufacturing and warehouse facilities more efficient, according to officials with the Troy, Ohio-based company. In places that use battery-powered lift trucks and utility vehicles, the new WBID system continually reads and stores information about lift truck batteries and their […]
Pilot mistakes ag field for runway
The pilot of the Cessna 206 was approaching to land on a private unimproved runway near Sabinal, Texas. The field immediately adjacent to the landing area had been recently plowed. He was landing into the direction of the rising sun, which was just coming over the horizon as he was making his approach. He mistakenly […]
Picture of the day: On the way to Oshkosh
Gerald Olenik sent in this photo from his most recent of six Oshkosh trips with the Zippy Sport. He notes this was the first long trip from Melrose, Florida, for the Kitfox with its new HKS-700e powerplant. He also adds: “There’s just no good way to get around Chicago. This time, just outside class B. The view of […]