The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, (AOPA), with the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (ICAOPA), AOPA France and the Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA), will send an American pilot between 18 and 24 years old to France this summer to take part in a nationwide air rally. The event, the Tour Aérien Des […]
Video: Chino Warbird Airshow
Frederick A. Johnsen attended last weekend’s Chino Warbird Airshow and put together a nice video of the action. See below or on YouTube.
Tecnam ramps up at Sebring Regional Airport
SEBRING, Fla. — Tecnam took possession of a new 21,000-square-foot facility at Sebring Regional Airport on April 28 and delivered its first aircraft from this U.S. facility. “Even though we just moved in, we have accomplished our first delivery, a P2008 Turbo to a customer that purchased at U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in January. From […]
Monarch Air expands to McKinney National Airport
McKINNEY, Texas — Monarch Air has selected McKinney National Airport (TKI) for a major expansion. Monarch Air will lease a significant portion of a 53,750-square-foot hangar and office facility at the airport to offer a range of services including aircraft maintenance, flight training, charter service, fleet management, acquisitions and sales for the private sector. “McKinney’s commitment […]
Cessna lands safely inside Honda showroom
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — AutoFair Honda of Plymouth went to great heights to show customers that the sky is the limit when they come into the car dealership’s showroom. The dealership teamed with Pilgrim Aviation to fly a Cessna 150 to Plymouth, take it apart and reassemble the plane inside the showroom. The plane will be […]
Training now available for Twin Commander mechanics
Twin Commander-specific training for maintenance technicians now is available in a factory-authorized course. The seven-day, 42-hour course is designed to meet the training requirements of technicians who will be working on Twin Commander 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A and 695B aircraft at a factory-authorized service center. The class covers 19 subjects ranging from […]
Lincoln Electric introduces wireless pedal for TIG welding applications
Lincoln Electric has introduced a wireless pedal for TIG welding applications. The K3127-1 Wireless Pedal reduces clutter and improves workplace safety by eliminating cords that can lead to tripping hazards in the shop environment, according to company officials. The system includes the foot pedal (K3350-1) and receiver (K3351-1), which operate on any of the following […]
Beechcraft encounters thunderstorm
Aircraft: Hawker Beechcraft A36. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Macon, Miss. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had obtained his instrument rating less than two years before the accident and had accrued about 32 total hours of actual instrument experience. While on a long cross-country flight on an IFR flight plan, he attempted to fly through a […]
Rockin’ the Runways
The passing of aviation’s glory days? Much has been said. Sure, people are now more fascinated with easier, trendier, more hedonistic things. So what’s a perennial air show to do after a 2011 performer fatality and subsequently cancelled air shows? The answer: Rock and Roll! “Give ‘em what they want,” the adage goes. For many, […]