Air show pioneer William W. “Pappy” Kobelt, the Thrasher Brothers, and lifelong performer Eddie Andreini are the 2013 inductees into the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation Hall of Fame. Andreini (pictured) has performed in nearly 1,000 air shows over a period just shy of 50 years, flying a customized Russian Yak, a modified 500-hp […]
Quicksilver collaborates with defense contractor
TEMECULA, Calif. — Quicksilver Aeronautics has produced more than 15,000 kit-built aircraft since the early 1970s, but so far it has not been a player in the U.S. defense community. Thanks to a collaboration with IDENT, LLC, that may be changing. IDENT has submitted a proposal for support and expansion of U.S. border security, using […]
Sporty’s IFR Communications app and video updated
Sporty’s updated IFR Communications demonstrates real-world flying and communicating in the IFR system by taking you on three separate flights in a variety of airplanes, all with the goal of improving your communication skills. The first real-world flight is in a Cessna Skyhawk equipped for VOR navigation, followed by a flight in a Garmin G1000-equipped […]
Harrison Ford to receive humanitarian award at NBAA2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present actor and pilot Harrison Ford with the NBAA’s Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership at the Opening General Session of the association’s 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas on Oct. 22. In addition to his work as an outspoken champion […]
Going to NBAA? There’s an app for that
The NBAA2013 Mobile App is now available for the iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones. Powered by FollowMe and created by Core-Apps LLC, the free app will allow attendees to prepare for the show Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. It also will serve as a useful reference all year long, NBAA officials note. The NBAA2013 Mobile […]
‘Misprint’ of a famous misprint released
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Postal Service has printed 100 additional sheets of stamps of the recently issued Inverted Jenny stamp — but with the plane flying right-side up. These limited edition stamps were circulated with the recent issue of the most famous “misprinted” stamp. Customers who recently purchased the new Inverted Jenny stamp could have […]
Poor fuel management for Mooney
Aircraft: Mooney M20. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Ridgefield, Conn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot told investigators that he did a preflight inspection, including a visual check of the fuel quantity. The fuel gauges indicated half tanks, which corresponded with 14 to 19 gallons in each side. It took two attempts to start the engine. The […]
Maybe the O stands for opportunity
Next week, Fort Worth, Texas, will fill up with pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, writers, reporters, business owners, spouses, friends, and all the assorted characters who travel along with the big aviation enthusiast road show. The draw is the AOPA Summit, an annual gathering of the faithful, the hopeful, and the not-entirely-satisfied who all have […]
Hunt still on for submissions for The Photo Issue
Airplanes are among the most photogenic beings on — or above — earth. Have you taken a picture you are particularly proud of? Would you like to share it with our 92,000 monthly print readers? If so, send it to Janice Wood with image details by Oct. 14.