Witnesses on the ground stated that the Kitfox took off from Runway 27 at St. Lucie, Fla., then entered the pattern for landing. One witness noted that, during the downwind leg, the airplane was “very close in” to the runway. The witnesses said that the sky was hazy and cloudy at the time of the […]
Picture of the day: Prop trails
Bruce Williams sent in this photo, noting, “The relative humidity was unusually high over the desert near Las Vegas in early January 2015. You can see vapor trails off the propeller of my Extra 300L during the pivot at the top of a hammerhead.”
Windecker Eagle to fly again
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The restoration of a rare Windecker Eagle is expected to be completed this summer. Once done, it will be the only airworthy example of the first composite aircraft certified by the FAA, according to the men working on the project. Reportedly, it was also the first aircraft certified under the rules for […]
B-52 to be featured at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bomber, which for more than 50 years has been the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet, will be a prime attraction at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) convention, which annually draws 10,000 airplanes and total […]
Airforms supports DHC-2 Beavers
BIG LAKE, Alaska – In time for the upcoming float season, Airforms reports it will be supporting DHC-2 aircraft operators with FAA/DER approved crew seat modification and installation data. The crew seat modification data and DER approval available addresses field modifications that may have been previously performed; the data also supports new modifications to eligible aircraft. The […]
Universal Avionics partners with Rockwell Collins for ADS-B solution
TUCSON, Arizona – Universal Avionics has joined forces with Rockwell Collins to bring an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out solution to business aircraft operators. The solution was designed to allow owners to add the Rockwell Collins TDR-94(D) Mode S Transponder to their Universal Avionics SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS) installation to meet the ADS-B Out mandate. In addition, […]
First Mooney Summit planned for June
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The first Mooney Summit, sponsored by The Mooney Flyer, will be held June 12-14 at KPRB. Planned events include a wine tour, evening reception at Estrella Warbird Museum, seminars for Mooney owners and pilots as well as non-pilots, and a lunch presentation by the Commander of the Navy’s Strike Fighter Wing, US […]
Diamond DA62 to use Parker wheels, brakes, hydraulics
Diamond Aircraft has selected Parker Aerospace’s Cleveland brand to provide caliper style wheels, brakes, and brake system hydraulics for the DA62 twin-engine, five-seat aircraft. “The DA62 will be a wonderful aircraft program and Parker is proud to be onboard,” added Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division General Manager Mike Walasinski. “We look forward to continuing our long-term […]
Avidyne introduces wireless keyboard
Avidyne has introduced its MK10 Mini Keyboard that gives pilots an additional method of controlling and entering flight plans into Avidyne’s IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems wirelessly via integrated Bluetooth. The pocket-size MK10 Mini Keyboard, measuring 4.5 inches x 2.25 inches x 0.375 inches, is a customized Bluetooth device offered by Avidyne specifically for the IFD540 and IFD440. […]