HOUSTON – Houston Executive Airport (TME) has completed construction of 40 new T-hangars at the general aviation airport. This brings the airport’s leased capacity to more than 170,000 square feet, according to airport officials. The hangar construction comes alongside the recent completion of a FBO terminal building that features one of the world’s largest arrival […]
Tecnam variable pitch aircraft certified
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Major Change Approval certifying the Tecnam P2002JF Variable Pitch Propeller version of Tecnam’s best-selling single. According to company officials, advantages of the Tecnam P2002JF Variable Pitch Propeller include: Better cruise and climb performances: maximum horizontal speed at maximum continuous power is increased of about 5-7 kias, VS […]
Sandel Avionics wins Innovation Award
VISTA, Calif. — Sandel Avionics has received the 2013 Innovation Award from the San Diego Business Journal in the Technology category. The Innovation Awards were created to honor and acknowledge the people and organizations that continue to stretch boundaries and to recognize those individuals and companies who demonstrate how the innovative spirit drives economic value. […]
Density altitude bad for takeoff
Aircraft: Zenith CH701. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Paxton, Illinois. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, he took off with a slight, quartering tailwind in high density altitude conditions. The airplane did not continue climbing or gain altitude and the pilot realized that he would not clear power-lines at the end of […]
Still a mighty interesting way to run an airport
It’s still going great guns — one of America’s most unusual airports. Complete with Western theme buildings, 28-room on-airport motel and airplane-shaped swimming pool, it’s the recreational center of its community. And this one-time “aeronautical dude ranch” lives on in…wait for it…New Jersey! Noted for its concept and marketing, Flying W Ranch is now the […]
Confused in Texas
Recently we heard from an exasperated reader from a major general aviation airport in southeastern Texas. Like many of his fellow recreational pilots in the Lone Star state, he had asked his new airport manager for help getting mogas onto the airfield as a means to lower the cost of flying. He had even gone […]
High school students build Sportsmans in two weeks
Two groups of high school students recently completed the Two Weeks to Taxi program at the Glasair factory on time. The kids built two Sportsmans and watched as each one was fired up, taxied, and then flown on its maiden test flight. It was the first time any of the kids had been involved in […]
Piper testing Airworthy Autogas
Piper Aircraft announced today that they are working with Airworthy Autogas to test the company’s new aviation-grade mogas in its latest Lycoming-powered aircraft. As described in this press release issued today, “Piper Aircraft Inc. has completed flight tests of a Piper Archer powered by 93 octane premium unleaded automotive gasoline. Piper worked with Airworthy AutoGas […]
Silver Wings Fraternity awards scholarship
The Silver Wings Fraternity recently presented a $1,250 donation to the National Flight Academy in Pensacola, Florida, to fund a scholarship for a deserving student. Fraternity Board Member and Vice President Walter Baker delivered the check to Chip Yarborough, Program Director at the Academy, during his personal inspection visit. Funds from the Aviation Scholarship Program […]