Quest Aircraft Co. delivered 30 KODIAKs in 2014, an increase over the previous year and “a significant increase” over 2012, according to company officials. Noting the company has continued to increase production and deliveries as the market rebounds, CEO Sam Hill added that “Asia and North America were strong markets for us last year, and […]
Cardinal loses power
The pilot of the Cessna Cardinal reported that the engine experienced a total loss of power while in cruise flight near Elcho, Wis. He attempted to restart the engine without success, so he made a forced landing on a snow-covered field. Upon landing, the plane nosed over and then came to rest on its back. […]
Pictures of the day: RC-45J
John Wesley captured these photos of this 1943 RC-45J on its way to Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan for an airshow. The plane was an aerial recon trainer, with camera hatches in the belly, range finders in the nose and with provisions for side looking cameras. “If you look carefully at the cabin door, you […]
Rules of the road
At the close of 1927, 1,572 pilots had been licensed and 2,573 others had applied for licenses. Additionally, 681 aircraft had been licensed for interstate commerce, and 908 aircraft had been assigned identification numbers. There were also 2,218 applications for license and identification of aircraft awaiting action. It was at this time that the Department […]
Aviation’s doomsday preppers
In a new post at the Air Facts Journal, blogger John Zimmerman strikes back at may be one of the biggest threats to GA: Ourselves. He notes that “roughly 20% of Americans think the world will end in their lifetime. That seems awfully pessimistic, but these doomsday preppers have nothing on pilots. Based on a […]
Bearhawk Patrols debut in Africa and Brazil
Bearhawk Aircraft reports two firsts for its Bearhawk Patrol aircraft kits: The first flight of a completed Bearhawk Patrol in South Africa; and the first shipment of a Bearhawk Patrol kit to Brazil. The first Bearhawk Patrol to fly in South Africa has now logged more than 27 hours. Owned by South African Bearhawk distributor Wayne […]
Red Bull Air Race revamps
The 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship will include an extra head-to-head knock out round. Organizers have also expanded the competition to include 14 pilots from 11 countries. The race format has been revamped to feature seven head-to-head race battles in the opening Round of 14. Then in the Round of 8, seven winners of […]
New Soaring Handbook available from Sporty’s
Veteran glider instructor and Designated Pilot Examiner Dick Eckels shares a lifetime of knowledge in “A Soaring Pilot’s Handbook,” now available from Sporty’s. The handbook includes nearly 200 pictures and diagrams to help explain important concepts. The book is organized by the Areas of Operation found in the FAA Glider Practical Test Standards. Eckels said he decided […]
Turbo the Flying Dog extends fundraising for dog rescue
Victoria Zajko and Kelly Kennedy, authors of children’s picture book Turbo the Flying Dog, have extended their donation period for the West Virginia dog Rescue, Dustin’s Angels. Originally slated to end Jan, 3, the authors will donate 10% of the proceeds from their online book sales to Dustin’s Angels through Feb. 14. Dustin’s Angels is the rescue that Zajko […]