DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has revealed the names of four individuals who have been elected for enshrinement at its annual formal ceremony, Oct. 2, 2015 in Dayton. On that night they will officially join the roster of 225 men and women air and space pioneers who have been inducted by the […]
Improper parts for Piper
Aircraft: Piper Arrow. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Lock Haven, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, when the airplane was in cruise flight at 7,500 feet, the engine began to “surge,” then stopped producing power. The pilot selected a forced landing area in a clearing, but the plane lacked enough altitude […]
Picture of the day: Swapping rides with Burt Rutan
Mike Kincaid from Idaho sent in this photo from a ride swap he did with famed airplane designer Burt Rutan:
And then this happened
Syd Jones is not your average guy. From his early adulthood, he’s been…let’s say, unique. Not content to follow the traditional path of a young man fresh out of an educational institution, Syd didn’t find the idea of a regular, stable office job to be all that appealing. Hunting for pirate treasure? Well that’s something […]
Settlement reached in California avgas lawsuit
The Center for Environmental Health, an Oakland, California-based nonprofit, has settled a 2011 lawsuit it brought against numerous aviation fuel suppliers in the state, according to a report at AOPA.org. Under the settlement, 30 fuel distributors have agreed to warn residents living within one kilometer of those airports of the potential risks by posting warning signs […]
Merrill Aviation receives airworthiness certificate
Officials from the UAS Integration Office of the FAA, the Grand Rapids Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and the Detroit Manufacturing Inspection Satellite Offices (MISO) recently met in Saginaw, Michigan, to oversee final requirements before issuing Merrill Aviation & Defense (Merrill) a special Experimental Airworthiness Certification for its remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) named The Torrent. The Torrent […]
700th TBM delivered
Tarbes, France – DAHER-SOCATA has delivered its 700th series production TBM turboprop aircraft. The milestone airplane, a TBM 900, was provided to a private customer in Illinois, through a sale organized by Muncie Aviation, the authorized TBM distributor based at Muncie Municipal Airport in Indiana. “This 700th TBM delivery demonstrates the full acceptance of the single-engine turboprop […]
Flight School of Greenville opens
A new flight school, Flight School of Greenville, has opened at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina. In one of two 1999 Cessna 172s with an autopilot and a GPS or in a six-seat Piper Lance aircraft, Flight School of Greenville can train private, instrument rated, commercial and certified flight instructor pilots. It specializes in […]
Now available: ‘A Comprehensive Guide to Composites’
Now available is “A Comprehensive Guide to Composites: Processes & Procedures from the Professionals,” an insider’s viewpoint on the tips and techniques used by the pros to fabricate advanced composite parts. Author Kevin Fochtman’s more than 30 years of industry experience provides insight on safety, shop and equipment needs, engineering materials, lay-up, fabrication and quality control. […]