By DAVE HOOK. Have you ever wished that you could change the regulations regarding aviation security? If so, now’s your chance. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comment on its regulations. Among the regulations eligible for comment are those found in 49 CFR Chapter XII, Subchapter C, Civil Aviation Security. The specific […]
Pipistrel’s Panthera and Mogas
The news posted last week by Flying came as a shock — Pipistrel announced delays in the production of its sleek new Panthera four-seater due to Lycoming’s decision not to certify its IO-390 for mogas as originally planned. Already known for its award-winning, mogas-burning Sinus and Virus motor-gliders and LSA aircraft, the Solvenian-based Pipistrel, like its […]
House leaders say no to user fees — again
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.