MEXICO, Mo. — Zenith Aircraft Co. has now shipped 10,000 sets of plans to aircraft builders in over 50 countries. Most sets of plans are sent with complete or partial aircraft kits, though some go to builders who prefer to scratch-build the aircraft, company officials said. Over the past four decades, aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz […]
Helicopter photo contest winners named
The winners of the second annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest were unveiled in the just-printed Winter 2014 issue of the magazine, which is the Helicopter Association International’s official publication. This year’s grand prize winner shows a Belgian Air Force SeaKing taking part in a rescue demonstration. “First, let me thank the photographers — all 246 […]
First two customer Great Lakes completed
WACO Aircraft reports that the the first two new production Great Lakes have recently been completed. The first (pictured above) will be going to Australia, and the second (pictured below) will stay in Michigan. Company officials also report they will be barnstorming across the eastern half of the country, on the way to attending the National Aircraft […]
Landmark Aviation begins operations at BFI
Landmark Aviation began operations at King County International Airport (BFI) on Boeing Field in Seattle on Feb. 12 through the acquisition of Galvin Flying Services. “The acquisition of Galvin expands our footprint into the Northwest,” stated Dan Bucaro, president and CEO. “We are looking forward to being a part of the King County general aviation […]
Spartan and American Eagle establish pilot pipeline program
TULSA, Okla. – Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and American Eagle Airlines have established a Pilot Pipeline Program. “An alliance between Spartan College and American Eagle Airlines means a student with aspirations to serve as a pilot for a major airline is now a step closer to realizing his or her career goals,” said Peter Harris, president and CEO […]
Take to the Skies AirFest returns in March
DURANT, Okla. — Take to the Skies AirFest returns to Durant Regional Airport–Eaker Field on Saturday, March 29, presented by the Choctaw Casino. “’Shutik Isht Ia’ is the Choctaw translation for Take to the Skies,” Debby Standefer, president of the Take to the Skies AirFest, stated. “We are very exited to be returning and promoting the […]
Museum to hold Open Cockpit Day, feature Blimp Car
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The New England Air Museum will hold Open Cockpit Day March 16. On that day visitors will be able to climb into the cockpits of up to nine vintage airplanes, including two supersonic jet fighters, the Vietnam era Huey helicopter, the World War II P-47 Thunderbolt, the Vintage DC-3 airliner, and […]
Hand-propped airplane escapes
Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Hebron, Neb. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that he could not start the engine using the electric starter, so he decided to attempt to hand-prop it. He set the parking brake and initiated the procedure. The engine started. The parking brake did not hold and the airplane began […]
An insider’s look at the Reno Air Races
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON The annual Reno Air Races, held every September since 1964, attract some 200,000 spectators over the seven-day event. What better way to get the inside straight skinny than from an actual participant? Thom Richard, president and CEO of Kissimmee, Florida-based Warbird Adventures, has been racing at Reno since 2008, winning several awards […]