When I started to write this post on unleaded avgas, I sat down to read about the upcoming evaluation program for four candidate fuels. The more I read the more questions it raised. For instance, why does Swift Fuels have two candidates? But the biggest question concerned the percentage of the piston aviation fleet that the new […]
Aviat Husky CNG visits Lycoming
Last week Lycoming Engines hosted Stu Horn, president of Aviat Aircraft, who flew the company’s Aviat Husky CNG to Williamsport, Pa., which is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1D6. The engine was modified to be the world’s first dual-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) aircraft, and can be powered by CNG or 100LL aviation gasoline with the […]
Sonex Aircraft reaches milestone
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sonex Aircraft passed a major benchmark this week, as news was received from Christopher Madsen of Huntsville, Alabama, that his AeroVee-powered, Standard Gear Sonex (pictured below) flew for the first time on Sept. 23. The addition of Chris’s aircraft brings the company’s database of completed and flown aircraft to 500 reported first […]
FlyQ adds ADS-B receivers, Terrain X-Ray, more to new release
SEATTLE, Wash. – Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB version 1.4.3 is now available in the Apple App Store. This latest version adds a number of features, including: distance/bearing measurements with Terrain X-Ray™ time and distance rings CAP search grids larger aircraft markers support for four additional ADS-B receivers (for a total of nine) latitude/longitude data entry full […]
Avfuel names scholarship recipients
Avfuel Corporation has named Ryan Knopf (pictured, left), a charter pilot who flies a Challenger 300, as the recipient of the 2014 AVTRIP Scholarship. Knopf will receive $2,000 to put toward the continuing aviation education of his choice. Awarded annually, the AVTRIP Scholarship was established in 2000 to inspire current and aspiring aviators to continue […]
Maryland RPA test site receives FAA approval to fly
CALIFORNIA, Md. — The University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site has received a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) from the FAA to conduct tests with a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), the Talon 240, designed and manufactured by UAV Solutions, of Jessup, Md. “This flight authorization is significant because it builds on the existing relationship between the […]
MyGoFlight introduces ‘future proof’ device holder
DENVER – MyGoFlight has introduced a Universal Cradle device holder that, when combined with MyGoFlight mounts, simplifies and lowers the cost of pilots using EFBs, iPads or tablets in the cockpits of planes, according to company officials. “Every time you upgrade your iPad, tablet or EFB, it can wreak havoc on your existing mounting system, especially in situations […]
UAA President’s Award presented to Julius Alexander
Julius J. Alexander, Jr. has been presented the University Aviation Association’s President’s Award. Alexander was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. As a young man he attended Tuskegee University and began taking flying lessons between his first and second year of college while working full time to earn money to continue school. He made his first solo […]
Low altitude stall kills two
Aircraft: Grumman American. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Burlington, Wis. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had not flown much in the preceding two years. His most recent flight occurred more than five months before the accident flight. A witness on the ground saw the airplane maneuvering near the airport. According to the witness, the Grumman entered […]