The Trojan Phlyers Demonstration Team is gearing up for a return to Colorado to perform in the inaugural Pikes Peak Regional Airshow at the Colorado Springs International Airport Aug. 9-10. The two-ship demo team is piloted by decorated combat veteran pilots performing precision close formation aerobatic routines demonstrating the cutting edge performance of the Trojan […]
Lancaster Airport to Host FMA Fly-In MusicJam
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) and the Lancaster Airport Authority, in cooperation with Fiorentino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar and the Civil Air Patrol-Jesse Jones Composite Squadron 304, will hold a Fly-In MusicJam at Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania, Sept. 12-13. This two-day event is geared to inspire, educate and encourage while enjoying aviation, music and friendships, […]
Garmin enhances Connext with wireless cockpit connectivity to mobile devices
Garmin has introduced an expanded Connext portfolio of products and features, including wireless connectivity between select Garmin avionics and Garmin Pilot on an iPad/iPhone and some Android mobile devices. When paired with compatible Garmin avionics, the Flight Stream 110 can share weather, traffic, GPS information, SiriusXM Aviation weather and SiriusXM satellite radio on mobile devices operating Garmin […]
Snap-On introduces lightweight electronic torque wrench
When talking about tools, being referred to as a lightweight usually isn’t a good thing. But that’s not the case with the new ControlTech (CTECH) Aluminum Electronic Torque Wrench, according to officials with Snap-on Industrial. Designed for frequent use, the CTECH Aluminum is a lightweigh torque wrench for technicians, particularly applicable in aerospace where its 12-240 in. […]
Concorde Higher Power RG‐380E/46 Series Batteries receive TSO approval
Concorde Battery Corporation has received TSO approval of the RG-380E/46 battery series. The RG‐380E/46 series batteries have more power at the same weight and in the same dimensions as the RG Series RG‐380E/44 batteries, according to company officials. This direct replacement supplies 10% more power at 46 Ah than the 42 Ah RG‐380E/44, company officials […]
Go around goes bad
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: None. Location: Palo Pinto, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during an attempted go-around. The airplane drifted off the centerline and into trees off to the side of the runway. The pilot told investigators that the airplane was close to stall speed during the go-around, and would not climb. […]
AOPA looking for airports to host 2015 regional fly-ins
Following on the success of its 2014 regional fly-ins, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has issued a “Request for Airport Proposal” for its series of regional fly-ins for 2015. Fly-ins offer AOPA members and the public a chance to gather at a local airport on a Saturday to socialize with fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts, talk to […]
Video: An inverted proposal
Videos of airborne marriage proposals have made their way around the the interwebs before, but this is a new angle. Congratulations to Ernest and Olivia.
Oshkosh attendance up from last year
OSHKOSH — Experimental Aircraft Association officials report that attendance at this year’s AirVenture topped 500,000, an increase of 5% to 6% over last year. “It was a tremendous week on many levels,” said EAA Chairman Jack Pelton. “We filled Wittman Regional Airport with aircraft for the first time in several years, with both aircraft camping […]