Author David McCullough was profiled on CBS Sunday Morning ahead of the May 5 release of his new book The Wright Brothers. McCullough is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who penned Presidential biographies Truman and John Adams. In The Wright Brothers, McCullough also “illuminates the little-known but vital role in the success of the bachelor brothers […]
Five Rivers Aviation breaks ground at KLVK
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Five Rivers Aviation has broken ground on a new FBO and hangar complex for the Livermore Airport (KLVK). The initial phase of the $5 million project includes 25,000 square feet of hangar space, as well as a 6,000-square-foot FBO complete with pilot and charter support amenities. When complete, Five Rivers Aviation, partnering with EPIC Aviation, […]
Warbird rides offered during Warbirds Over the Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will participate in the 2015 Warbirds Over the Beach air show May 15-17, offering rides in its P-51 Mustang “Red Nose,” and SBD-5 Dauntless Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17. Both aircraft will fly in from Washington D.C. returning from the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover. The […]
Power Flow ships 1,500th Skyhawk tuned exhaust
DAYTONA BEACH – Power Flow, a supplier of aircraft tuned exhaust systems, has shipped its 1,500th Skyhawk kit. The Skyhawk systems represent about a third of the total number of kits Power Flow has shipped over the past 16 years of developing STCs and manufacturing them, according to company officials. According to company officials, Skyhawks with a tuned […]
Super Legend HP gets 180-hp boost with Titan engine
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS — American Legend Aircraft Co. reports that the 180-hp Titan O-340 engine is now available on its Super Legend HP. The new Super Legend HP light-sport aircraft made its first public appearance at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. Adding to the company’s offerings of 100-plus-horsepower Continental and Lycoming engines, the availability of the Titan O-340 expands the Legend […]
AV8 MRO expands to new facility
HOUSTON, Texas — AV8 MRO recently moved into a new facility featuring 20,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. With 10,000 square feet of dedicated shop space, the new facility increases AV8 MRO’s ability to offer additional in-house capabilities, as the previous facility had only 2,000 square feet of shop space, company officials noted. Specializing […]
Forced landing for Pawnee pilot
The pilot of the Piper Pawnee took off from Baxter Springs, Kan., then noticed a decrease in the engine’s oil pressure, followed by a loss of engine power. The pilot was slightly injured in the forced landing. An examination of the engine revealed that the No. 2 piston had failed. In addition, each of the […]
Pictures of the day: Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
By HAYMAN TAM Close to 20,000 folks tied up traffic on the coastal highway just south of San Francisco all day April 26 to attend the 25th Pacific Coast Dream Machines show held at Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF). Under gorgeous clear skies and windy spring temperatures, this one-day event typically signals the start of the […]
GA airplane shipments and billings fall in first quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New numbers released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) show that airplane shipments and billings were down in the first quarter of 2015. Total airplane shipments declined from 520 during the first quarter of 2014 to 441 in the first quarter of 2015. Airplane billings were down 12.6% from last year to $4.5 billion. […]