SEATTLE — A May 23, 2 p.m. lecture and book signing at the Museum of Flight with former Hughes Aircraft Company President Ken Richardson will look at the company after Howard Hughes left its helm in 1953. Author Ken Richardson rose through the ranks of the Hughes Aircraft during his 40-year career there, from a radar design […]
GAMA scholarship winners named
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has named the winners of two $2,000 scholarships awarded annually to recognize excellence among high school and university students pursuing aviation education. GAMA named Takoda Benedict of Tri-Village High School in New Madison, Ohio, as the winner of the Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award. Benedict, a graduating senior who […]
Solo pilot handpropping goes awry
The pilot of the Cessna 172RG planned to fly from Abbeville, Louisiana, but when he went to start the airplane he found the engine battery was dead. He decided to hand-prop the airplane to start the engine. He tied the tail of the airplane down via a brass snap-hook that attached to a metal fastener […]
Photo of the day: Skywagon sunset
Jim Hoddenbach, one of the founders of Disciples of Flight, sent in this photo of a Skywagon against a Salt Lake sunset.
A first visit to AERO
By MIKE TAYLOR As a first-time visitor to AERO Friedrichshafen, the biggest general aviation event in Europe, my impressions were highly favorable. It’s held annually on the shores of Lake Constance in Germany. Having been to Berlin’s air show twice, I’ve found the German capital’s event to be all about big aircraft and military. AERO, […]
Tecnam begins evaluation of P JET
Tecnam is evaluating the potential of developing and producing a two-seater, turbofan engine powered aircraft. The P JET is being developed not only for general aviation, but also as an entry military training jet. Tecnam’s initial research suggests that manufacturing the jet is both “technically and economically achievable,” company officials said. “The remarkable progress in […]
Vintage aircraft area enhanced at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Vintage Aircraft Association has commenced a major expansion of its Red Barn headquarters and Vintage Plaza complex for this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will be held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA), one of […]
iCloth for grubby screens
I know a guy who hates it – HATES IT – when anyone touches his computer screen. He’s a big guy, with a dark beard, long hair and many tattoos. Get close to his screen and you can hear the grumble starting deep down in his belly. In today’s world of smartphones, tablets and touchscreen […]
Flying Musicians Association wins Wolf grant
The Flying Musicians Association has won a 2015 Wolf Aviation Fund grant to assist in strengthening the bonds between aviation and music in the association’s programs that enhance outreach and education. “We have refocused our efforts of sharing our passions — aviation and music — with others through our outreach to inspire, educate, encourage and now assist youth and adults in growing […]