HUNTINGTON, Calif. — Deohako has released the PropShot Smarty to improve aerial videography captured on a smartphone. Pilots and aerial videographers often experience propeller distortion — propeller imagery that hinders clear video footage — when filming flights. To resolve this problem, Deohako created a universal smartphone lens and mount for the iPhone, Samsung, or other […]
OK3 Air enhances winter-readiness capabilities
HEBER CITY, Utah — FBO OK3 AIR reports that enhanced anti-icing and deicing capabilities are fully operational and ready for any winter weather at Heber City Municipal Airport (36U). “With the snowy winters we get here in Utah, we’re very excited to now have de-icing on our list of services. It’s key to providing a […]
Bad cylinder brings down airplane
Aircraft: Cirrus SR20. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: New Orleans. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Shortly after takeoff in IFR conditions over water, the pilot noted a rapid increase in the temperature of the No. 2 cylinder head, followed by a drop in oil pressure. He declared an emergency and attempted to return to the airport. The engine failed […]
Tree of Hope prepares for takeoff
Pilots in Minnesota are busy planning for this year’s Tree of Hope, an effort to collect toys for kids who are hospitalized during the holidays. The all-volunteer program was started in 1990 by Ray and Celeste Shefland who noticed that there were many children who spent time in the hospital over the holidays. Some of […]
Why can’t we be more like China?
“China gets ready for takeoff,” [subscription required] is the cover story of the Nov. 18, 2013, of Fortune magazine. The article centers on Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China‘s efforts to bring the C919 to market. For perspective, the C919 is remarkably similar to the Airbus A320. So we’re not talking GA here. But in the […]
Red Bull taps Hartzell for race plane props
Hartzell Propeller has been selected by Red Bull Air Races as the propeller technical partner for the upcoming Red Bull Air Race World Championship. As the propeller partner, Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners and lightweight governors to each race team. Hartzell will also provide […]
EAA to expand College Park during next year’s AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The College Park area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which made its debut in 2013 with dozens of aviation colleges and universities taking part, will expand in 2014 to include more opportunities for those seeking aviation careers and job openings. College Park brought together the numerous aviation schools that regularly […]
Landmark Aviation expands at HPN
Landmark Aviation expanded its operations at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York, Nov. 1 through the acquisition of Panorama Flight Service. “We are excited to have a greater presence in White Plains, and look forward to better serving our customers’ needs,” stated Dan Bucaro, President and CEO. “We will continue to work […]
Turn your smartphone into a wind meter
Now your smartphone can display real-time wind readings by plugging a new compact meter from Sporty’s into your phone’s headset jack and downloading a free app. The app gives you a clear overview of average, actual and maximum wind speed, as well as a real-time graph. The unit of measurement — m/s, Kmh, mph, Kts, […]