Pilots in Minnesota are busy planning for this year’s Tree of Hope, an effort to collect toys for kids who are hospitalized during the holidays. The all-volunteer program was started in 1990 by Ray and Celeste Shefland who noticed that there were many children who spent time in the hospital over the holidays. Some of […]
Why can’t we be more like China?
“China gets ready for takeoff,” [subscription required] is the cover story of the Nov. 18, 2013, of Fortune magazine. The article centers on Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China‘s efforts to bring the C919 to market. For perspective, the C919 is remarkably similar to the Airbus A320. So we’re not talking GA here. But in the […]
Red Bull taps Hartzell for race plane props
Hartzell Propeller has been selected by Red Bull Air Races as the propeller technical partner for the upcoming Red Bull Air Race World Championship. As the propeller partner, Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners and lightweight governors to each race team. Hartzell will also provide […]
EAA to expand College Park during next year’s AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The College Park area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which made its debut in 2013 with dozens of aviation colleges and universities taking part, will expand in 2014 to include more opportunities for those seeking aviation careers and job openings. College Park brought together the numerous aviation schools that regularly […]
Landmark Aviation expands at HPN
Landmark Aviation expanded its operations at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York, Nov. 1 through the acquisition of Panorama Flight Service. “We are excited to have a greater presence in White Plains, and look forward to better serving our customers’ needs,” stated Dan Bucaro, President and CEO. “We will continue to work […]
Turn your smartphone into a wind meter
Now your smartphone can display real-time wind readings by plugging a new compact meter from Sporty’s into your phone’s headset jack and downloading a free app. The app gives you a clear overview of average, actual and maximum wind speed, as well as a real-time graph. The unit of measurement — m/s, Kmh, mph, Kts, […]
Aircraft Tool Supply re-introduces Pro Tube Beading Kit
Newly reintroduced is the Pro Tube Beading Kit, which carries a lifetime guarantee from Aircraft Tool Supply. For years, Aircraft Tool Supply was the sole supplier of these tools as a surplus product. Eventually supply exhausted, however customers insisted that the company bring them back in stock, according to company officials. In the process of […]
CarpenterDev debuts Wireless AirData System
SEATTLE — CarpenterDev has introduced its Wireless AirData System for the general aviation market, as well as FAA certification of its Aircraft Device Cradle.The Aircraft Device Cradle (pictured above) is approved for all models of Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Piper PA-28 and Piper PA-32 airplanes. The FAA Seattle Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) has issued […]
Poor fuel management brings down Beech
Aircraft: Beech Bonanza. Injuries: None. Location: Elkhart Lake, Wis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot departed for the planned 1 hour and 40 minute flight with 58 total gallons of fuel on board. While in cruise flight at 2,500 feet MSL, the engine lost power. After switching fuel tanks and several unsuccessful engine restart attempts, he made […]