Aircraft: North American AT-6. Injuries: None. Location: Delmar, Del. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was delivering the recently-sold vintage military trainer. He first landed at a paved airport near the new owner’s farm. The new owner then asked the pilot to fly the airplane to a dirt airstrip on the farm. He went to the […]
On your mark, get set…Air racing season begins
For most aviators, air racing is on the Bucket List, somewhere between flying into AirVenture and getting a seaplane rating. The Sport Air Racing League can help you cross that one off the list — and you don’t need a special airplane to do it. Established in 2006, the Sport Air Race League conducts races […]
Solar-electric powered aircraft focus of DaVinci Institute presentation June 10
George E. Bye, CEO and Founder of Bye Aerospace, will speak on the endurance capabilities and benefits of solar-electric powered aircraft as part of DaVinci Institute’s Speaker Series on Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the DaVinci offices in Louisville, Colo. Bye is a long-time advocate for electric and solar-electric propulsion for general aviation […]
National Air and Space Museum receives $30 million from Boeing
Boeing is donating $30 million to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to support the museum’s educational activities and exhibitions, including an extensive renovation of its main hall, “Milestones of Flight.” It will be completed in time for the museum’s 40th anniversary in 2016, which is also the aerospace company’s 100th anniversary. The expanded […]
3CK gets grant for runway reconstruction
The Illinois Department of Transportation has provided grant authority to proceed with the design for the reconstruction of runway 8-26 at the Lake in the Hills Airport (3CK). This $5 million project will reconstruct and widen the existing runway to bring it up to current FAA standards, airport officials said. “This will be a significant safety improvement […]
SPOT marks 3,000th rescue
SPOT products have been used to initiate 3,000 rescues around the world since the technology’s launch in 2007. With more than 200,000 SPOT units in service, the company reports it is averaging a rescue a day. SPOT delivers satellite-based connectivity and real-time GPS tracking, completely independent of cellular coverage. “Lifesaving rescues around the globe are now a […]
Summer fun with Jerry Trimble Helicopters
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is planning a fun summer with two upcoming events: The JTH 4th annual touchdown autorotation contest and a Poker Run. The 4th Annual Touchdown Auto Rotation competition is slated for June 22. New this year is a flour bag bombing contest. Spectators can sit in the bomber’s seat of the […]
Museum slates summertime activities
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The New England Air Museum will hold family fun programs starting June 30. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to put their creativity and problem solving skills to use at the Engineering Design activities offered throughout the summer. Learn about flight, aircraft design, and aerodynamic principles. Visitors also will have […]
Prop Guard returns
McFarlane Aviation Products has acquired the STC and the FAA-PMA approval to manufacture Prop Guard. Prop Guard is made from a special high strength heat processed polymer engineered for centrifugal loads, according to company officials. Prop Guard is a 0.018″ thick clear anti-abrasion boot that is bonded to the leading edge of the propeller. Water, sand, rock, and airborne […]