PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Experience the sights and sounds of the Greatest Generation when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the 10th annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 27-28. The festival will be held at The Historical Airpower Facility, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field, Peachtree City from 9 am-4 pm both days. The weekend will […]
Barrett Precision Engines named first XP-400 engine builder
Barrett Precision Engines has been appointed the first authorized engine build facility for Superior Air Parts 215-horsepower, XP-400 Engine. “The Barrett family has developed an enviable reputation within homebuilders, competitive aerobatic pilots and certified aircraft owners for taking good engines and turning them into truly great engines,” Glen Golden, Superior’s V.P. Sales and Marketing, said. “We couldn’t be more excited […]
System failures lead to hard landing
Aircraft: Beech Bonanza. Injuries: None. Location: Ocala, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While in cruise flight at 8,000 feet, the airplane lost electrical power. The pilot had the airport in sight, so he did not declare an emergency He selected the landing gear handle to the down-and-locked position, but he could not recall […]
Everyday GA as transportation?
Many factors have challenged the typical GA airplane as a transportation mode. I recall the early-1960s debate at my home field whether the new Interstate Highway System would be boon or bust for General Aviation, at least for the average Cessna or Piper. My conclusion then, as now: Both. Although still a teen, I had […]
FAA delay tower closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA will delay the closures of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15. Last month, the FAA announced it would eliminate funding for these towers as part of the agency’s required $637 million budget cuts under sequestration. This additional time will allow the agency to attempt to […]
Five B-25s to visit Emerald Coast as part of last Doolittle Raiders reunion
Five historic B-25s will visit the Destin Airport (DTS) in conjunction with the activities for the 71st Doolittle Raiders Anniversary Reunion in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It is expected to be the last public reunion of the famed crew. There are only about 32 of these great birds still flying in the world – out […]
Pacific Aviation Museum welcomes 1 millionth visitor
HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor welcomed its 1 millionth visitor April 4 — the Valencia family from Modesto, Calif. Ivan and Mari Valencia and their two children Hiram, 9, and Christopher, 5, received four gift bags filled with books, aviation gear, aircraft memorabilia, plus a Lifetime Family Membership to the museum. They were […]
Garmin Pilot app updated
Garmin has released an updated version of the Garmin Pilot app for the iPad and iPhone that incorporates Garmin’s dynamic navigation maps. The new dynamic maps enable numerous capabilities, including track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map, according to company officials. With the new […]
Newest IMC Club chapter to open at pilot’s home
The newest IMC Club Chapter will open as the first chapter at a private residence. Pilots will gather at Amir Blachman’s home in Sherman Oaks, just outside Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, April 20, for a barbecue and the official inaugural meeting of the new Los Angeles Chapter. Blachman’s leadership experience began when he served […]