SkyRunner, a new recreational sports vehicle that is part all-terrain vehicle and part light-sport aircraft, will make its public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week. “Airports are not required with SkyRunner,” says Stewart Hamel, SkyRunner founder and CEO. “This vehicle will change the way people experience their world and provide pure […]
Public invited to view Doolittle Raiders’ final toast
DAYTON, Ohio — When the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ make a final toast to their fallen comrades on Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world can witness the historical moment. Although the final toast ceremony is not open to the public, a live feed of the event will be broadcast […]
GE Aviation and the University of Cincinnati to collaborate on research
GE Aviation, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCRI), has created the GE Aviation Research Center at the company’s headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. The Research Center will allow GE Aviation engineers and scientists to collaborate with UCRI faculty members and UC students to pursue innovations that have direct applications on GE’s future […]
Powder Puff Pilot debuts airplane toy
While many adults love airplanes enough to cuddle with them, a new product from Powder Puff Pilot is designed for kids to do just that. The Oklahoma-based web retailer of aviation gear and accessories has introduced “My First Airplane,” a soft, huggable plush airplane that comes in powder pink or sky blue. “My First Airplane” […]
Pilot selects wrong fuel tank
Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Wolfe City, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot departed his private airstrip and was en route to a local airport to purchase fuel when the engine lost power. While trying to restart the engine, he moved the fuel selector from the left wing tank to the right wing tank and […]
New company takes over Chinook and Beaver LSAs
HOUSTON, Texas/Vernon, BC — Brent and Paulette Holomis report that the legacy of the Chinook and Beaver lines of light-sport aircraft will continue as they have sold the assets of Aircraft Sales and Parts, Ltd. to John and Kim Couch of Gloster Aerodrome (1XA7) near Sealy, outside of Houston. The new company, Aeroplane Manufactory (AM) […]
New research finds hypoxia can be detected before symptoms apparent
A team of Mayo Clinic researchers have found that hypoxia can be detected before incapacitating physical symptoms, which can be a safety threat at high altitudes. “This study opens the door for objective assessments of hypoxia and additional safeguards for…pilots and others working in high altitudes,” says Jan Stepanek, M.D., the Aerospace Medicine Program Director […]
Author and humorist Rod Machado to receive award
Aviation author, humorist and flight instructor Rod Machado will be the 31st recipient of the prestigious Crystal Eagle Award, presented annually by the Aero Club of Northern California to honor those whose achievements are among the highest endeavors in aviation and aerospace. The awards dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 1 at the Hiller Aviation […]
TBM convention achieves milestone
The TBM Owners and Pilots Association’s (TBMOPA) 10th convention surpassed its 100-airplane milestone with the presence of 104 total TBM 700s and TBM 850s at its annual gathering. With almost a quarter of the TBM fleet in North America, this is the largest fly-in convention dedicated to a single turbine aircraft, officials with DAHER-SOCATA said. […]