The Paragon Network has expanded its network of FBOs to 25 locations throughout North America, with the addition of Fontainebleau Aviation (KOPF) at Opa-Locka Executive Airport in Opa-Locka, Fla. Founded in 2011, Fontainebleau Aviation is a 20- minute drive from South Beach and downtown Miami. “We are proud to represent the Paragon Network in Miami,” Bobby Courtney, general […]
Dynon introduces Skyview 7.0
Dynon Avionics has released its latest addition to SkyView’s Navigation tool box: Geo-Referenced Approach/Departure Charts, Airport Diagrams, and enhancements to SkyView’s moving map. With these new features, Dynon is able to offer experimental and LSA pilots a “paperless” cockpit, company officials said. SkyView’s new charting capabilities allow pilots to quickly find and display the procedures […]
Walt Disney World to host RPM International Motorsports Expo
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Walt Disney World Resort will host the first RPM International Motorsports & Trade Expo, a celebration of motorsports and its achievements, off-road, aviation, aerospace, and high performance marine on Dec. 4-8, 2013. The five-day, “Marvel of Motors” will cross seven venues within 40 square miles of Walt Disney World Resort, beginning […]
MH Oxygen Systems produces FBO kit for pilots
Mountain High Equipment & Supply Company, which designs and produces portable and built-in Pulse-Demand oxygen systems, has introduced an FBO kit for FBOs and aviators to fill portable oxygen cylinders and aircraft built-in oxygen systems. Many FBOs have requested a complete, easy-to-use oxygen filling system with regulator and required attachments, according to company officials. That led them to […]
Inaccurate fuel gauges contribute to crash
Aircraft: Fairchild M-62A-3. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Waukegan, Illinois. Aircraft damage: What reportedly happened: The pilot checked the airplane’s fuel quantity using the fuel gauges but did not perform a visual inspection of the fuel tanks or top off the tanks. He selected the right fuel tank because its gauge indicated that it was 3/4 full. During the […]
What’s causing Mooney’s rough-running engine?
Q: I bought an older Mooney with a Lycoming IO-360 with Bendix fuel servo. The engine starts to run rough once the last 1/2 inch of throttle is given. An induction leak cannot be located. Would a faulty sniffle valve be to blame? Any other possibilities? JAMIE RICHARDS A: Jamie, with regard to your older […]
Sean Tucker settles into new role as Young Eagles chairman
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Hall of Fame aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker is beginning to settle in as the new chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. Tucker, who was introduced as chairman last month at EAA’s AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is an active participant in Young Eagles, which has provided free introductory […]
Airport commemorates B-17 pilot through new fuel system
U-Fuel has installed one of its “Box” fuel stations at the Lee County-Butters Field Airport (52J) in Bishopville, S.C. The airport took advantage of the new installation to honor the airport’s namesake. The large flat surfaces of U-Fuel’s recently-patented Box system are ideal for graphics, and the airport took advantage of this, company officials noted. […]
‘The Aviators’ launches fourth season
The Aviators TV series is back with segments on warbirds, aerobatics, sailplanes, the Goodyear Blimp, and many others. The adventure docuseries returned to PBS on Sept. 16 — viewers should check local listings for specific airtimes. As part of the fourth season launch, fans are able to immediately download season four episodes from the Apple […]