WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The New England Air Museum will hold family fun programs starting June 30. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to put their creativity and problem solving skills to use at the Engineering Design activities offered throughout the summer. Learn about flight, aircraft design, and aerodynamic principles. Visitors also will have […]
Prop Guard returns
McFarlane Aviation Products has acquired the STC and the FAA-PMA approval to manufacture Prop Guard. Prop Guard is made from a special high strength heat processed polymer engineered for centrifugal loads, according to company officials. Prop Guard is a 0.018″ thick clear anti-abrasion boot that is bonded to the leading edge of the propeller. Water, sand, rock, and airborne […]
Cobham RT-5000P approved by U.S. Forest Service
PRESCOTT, Arizona — Cobham Aerospace Communications’ RT-5000P radio has been approved by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for installation and use by USFS Cooperators in wild land fire situations. Effective immediately, agencies cooperating with the USFS, including airborne law enforcement, airborne emergency medical service, State National Guard, U.S. Military, and other first responders may install the […]
Gusty crosswind bends Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Moscow Mills, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot attempted to take off from the 3,227-foot runway with the wind from 180° at 13 knots gusting to 23 knots. When the airplane was about 5 to 10 feet above the runway, it encountered a strong gust of wind and drifted […]
NextGen progressing, FAA tells Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is making progress in the next generation air traffic control (NextGen) program, Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a report to the Congress. Whitaker was appointed Chief NextGen Officer a year ago. In his report, Whitaker said the FAA has “strengthened our partnerships with key stakeholders, coming to an agreement […]
Clay Lacy donates jets to LA school
Veteran pilot and business aviation pioneer Clay Lacy will donate two iconic business jets, a non-flying Learjet 24 and Gulfstream GIISP, June 5 to an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport, marking the largest single gift in the adult education program’s history. Operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District, the North Valley Occupational […]
Progress Report: C4
The Flight Design C4, the four-place GA aircraft currently in development by Flight Design, has seen substantial progress this spring, according to company officials. At SUN ‘n FUN, Flight Design revealed the Vision Touch Avionics suite, with the complete system on display in the C4 interior mock up. The Vision Touch suite is based around the Garmin […]
Rocky Mountain Airshow moves to GXY for 2014
GREELEY, Colo. — Due to construction at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, The Rocky Mountain Airshow is moving to the Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) for its 2014 event, August 22- 23. This year, spectators will see the widest variety of aerobatics from giant radio-controlled aircraft to full scale performances. In addition, back by popular demand, is […]
Aviation photographer’s exhibition on display until June 28
DULUTH, Ga. — “To Feel the Clouds,” a curated photographic art exhibition of selected works by acclaimed Georgia photographer John Slemp, will be on dispaly through June 28 at the Georgia gallery of the Hudgens Center for the Arts. The exhibition features 25 select photos of aircraft and the medium they fly in – clouds – […]