Four congressmen have come together again to ask President Obama to refrain from seeking new fees on commercial and general aviation operators, according to a post at NBAA.org. “We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our strong opposition to any plan to impose a $100 per-flight fee on commercial and general aviation operators, […]
Flight Design expands
Kamenz, GERMANY — German Light-Sport Aircraft manufacturer Flight Design GmbH has expanded its operation to Kamenz (pronounced like “Commons”), Germany, and is now fully installed in new quarters. “We are now occupying a big hangar plus a smaller structure used for pre-delivery flight testing. The new quarters are located at a former military base, 100 […]
Meet Team AeroDynamix
Aerobatics are the lifeblood of any airshow. Multi-plane aerobatics are nothing new. We enjoy the Thunderbirds, and Blue Angels, and others. But what about a group of guys flying planes that they build themselves? That’s exactly what the largest aerobatic team in the world is — the 11-plane Team AeroDynamix, which fly Van’s RVs. Team […]
Zenith to host ‘Engine Day’ at SUN ’n FUN
Zenith Aircraft Co. will host its first “Engine Day” at SUN ’n FUN on Friday, April 4. The event will be staged at the Zenith exhibit booth and is open to everyone. Zenith has invited all major manufacturers of 65 to 150 hp engines to participate by putting their firewall forward packages on display for Zenith […]
Electrical failure for Piper
Aircraft: Piper Twin Comanche Injuries: None. Location: Roanoke, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on a cross-country flight when he noticed that the alternators were producing just 9 volts. He tried switching the alternators off and on several times, but was unable to get them to indicate more than 8 to 9 volts. He […]
Super Cub spins on icy runway
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Thedford, Neb. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot landed on an icy runway. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear hit a patch of ice and the airplane veered to the left. Efforts to regain directional control were unsuccessful, and the airplane spun more than 90° to […]
Video: Astronaut Charlie Duke drops a hammer… on the moon
Astronaut Charlie Duke, while driving a core tube into the lunar surface, drops the hammer he is using. I know I’ve dropped a tool from time-to-time, but this puts my… oops, in perspective.
Danbury spins off Titan Aircraft Engines unit
Danbury Aerospace has spun off their “completed engine business” into a new and separate company. Titan Aircraft Engines based in San Antonio is moving into its own facility and staffing up to meet current and expected demand.
FAA busting drone myths
Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft” can be found on the FAA’s website. Seven myths in all are touted, then rebutted by “Fact”. For example: Myth #2: Commercial UAS flights are OK if I’m over private property and stay below 400 feet. In this fast moving segment, it is worth the read. Thank you Droneport.com for the link.