Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: None. Location: Sully, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot and his passenger were taking off on a 2,130-foot turf runway. During the takeoff, the airplane lifted off, remained in ground effect, veered to the left, and then settled back onto the runway crashing into a sign and a […]
Summer’s coming: Cool it, fellow pilots!
Across the northern U.S. states and across much of Europe it was a lousy, cold, snowy winter. It seemed everyone I spoke to at AERO in Friedrichshafen, Germany, complained about the crappy winter and their laments mirrored those from America’s northlands. However, the weather appears to be going directly from winter to summer. It was […]
EAA asked to cover some costs for AirVenture controllers
Even after the Congress enacted legislation that enabled the FAA to fully fund air traffic services, the agency is asking the Experimental Aircraft Association to cover some of the costs for its AirVenture operations, including air traffic controllers’ travel, per diems, and overtime, which had traditionally been covered by the FAA. “This issue is significantly […]
Cirrus debuts new training initiative
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced “Cirrus Approach” — a multi-year training initiative designed to enhance pilot safety and reduce the general aviation accident rate. “Our accident rate has historically been on par with the rest of the single engine general aviation industry, but that is not acceptable to us. We build our airplanes to be the […]
Sporty’s Fly-In draws enthusiastic crowds
Sporty’s Ninth Annual Fly-In went off without a hitch last Saturday despite the all-day threat of thunderstorms. About 100 aircraft made the trip to Ohio’s Clermont County Airport (I69), coming from as far away as Virginia, Maryland and Michigan. “We’re thrilled with the number of attendees, especially from the local community” says Sporty’s President Michael […]
Star of Disney’s Planes to appear at Oshkosh
The star of Disney’s “Planes,” the animated feature set to be released this summer, will be featured at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh during the airshow. Playing the role of Dusty in the airshow performances is Texas-based aerial applicator Rusty Lindeman, who customized one of his own Air Tractor AT-301 airplanes to match Dusty’s paint […]
Aspen Evolution backup display expands to Archer and Seminoles
Piper Aircraft has selected Aspen Avionic’s Evolution Backup Display system for its Piper Archer (pictured) and Seminole line of aircraft. The Evolution Backup Display is a fully digital, independent flight display system designed to replace mechanical backup instruments used in Part 23 glass panel installations. Previously announced was the approval for delivery of the Piper […]
New Jersey governor declares May ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declared May “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights general aviation’s substantial economic benefits and contributions to public safety. The general aviation industry in New Jersey contributes $1.7 billion to the economy annually. “We thank Governor Christie for recognizing the many contributions of general aviation in New Jersey,” said […]
Garmin gets FAA nod for GTX 330, GTX 33 ES
Garmin has received an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) that allows its GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES transponders to be installed in hundreds of makes and models of fixed-wing aircraft. This certification qualifies these products for ADS-B NextGen compliance (with accompanying WAAS position source). The products “are an ideal solution […]