NASA researchers will crash a 45-foot-long helicopter fuselage from a 30-foot height for the second time in a year — all in the name of safety. NASA is collaborating with other U.S. and international government agencies on the Transport Rotorcraft Airframe Crash Test Bed full-scale crash test scheduled for Oct. 1, weather permitting, at NASA Langley Research […]
Bob Hoover to be honored with Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aviation legend Bob Hoover will receive the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” One of the most important, historic, and visible aviation and aerospace awards in the world, […]
Hartzell receives PMA for fuel pumps
Hartzell Engine Technologies has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for is new 202F series fuel pumps. “We designed, developed and certified our new 202F series fuel pumps to fill a need in the market. The original Crane/Lear Romec RG9570 pumps required for certain Lycoming engines are no longer in production,” Mike Disbrow, president of […]
Avidyne extends agreement with Duncan
Avidyne Corporation has extended its repair service agreement with Duncan Aviation, of Lincoln, Nebraska, to include Avidyne’s EX500 series of multi-function displays (MFD). Duncan Aviation will now be the exclusive provider of repair services for Avidyne customers that are using the EX500, as well as its first-generation Flight Situation Displays (FSD) and early-model FlightMax Multi-Function Displays (MFD). Under […]
USI taps Robotic Skies for maintenance
Unmanned Systems Incorporated (USI), a manufacturer of fixed wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used for training, has selected Robotic Skies as its maintenance and repair provider for its fleet of aircraft. USI will receive customized service, troubleshooting, and field repair of its UASs throughout the United States and Canada, according to Robotic Skies officials. The Robotic […]
Synergy Flight Center at BMI joins Avfuel network
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Synergy Flight Center at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), recently gained approval to sell fuel at the airport and has since joined the Avfuel Branded FBO Network to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP Rewards. Led by owner/CEO Andrew Dustman, Synergy Flight Center began as a flight school and maintenance operation. Dustman, […]
Frosting for Flight judges named
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, has revealed the names of its “celebrity judges” for the organization’s fourth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition. The event raises funds for the chapter’s $500 Spirit of Flight scholarship. Emily Makowski, host of Oshkosh Today; Wes Hakari, FAA Safety Team Program Manager; and […]
Ground loop for Birddog
Aircraft: Cessna L-19. Injuries: None. Location: Lancaster, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on the main wheels and upon slowing to about 20 mph, lowered the tailwheel to the runway. The airplane veered to the right. He attempted to regain control by applying the left brake, but over-corrected and the airplane ground […]
Internationally awesome
Last week I spent some time in Washington D.C. I had business in the area, but like most of us, when I get in the vicinity of the Mall, the monuments, and the Capital building, I find myself wanting to browse the wares of our country. There is art to peruse and documents to consider. […]