With carrying heavy chart binders a thing of the past, pilots now need a bag to protect their iPads and ANR headsets while providing space for charging cords and other electronic accessories. That’s why Sporty’s redesigned its Flight Gear line of pilot bags for the next generation of flight. “The iPad has changed the way […]
Wing fails in flight
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six. Injuries: 5 Fatal. Location: Bryan, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The instrument-rated private pilot and four passengers were flying on a cross-country flight in IFR conditions. The airplane was in cruise flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet MSL when it entered an area of heavy rain showers. The pilot informed an […]
Around the world solo in a Bluebird
Born Mildred Mary Petre in November 1895, the Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce made her name during the 1920s and ’30s as a record breaker on land, sea and in the air. She first came to notice by way of several motoring records. In 1929 she turned her attention to the water and gained records for […]
Thunderbirds plan Oshkosh appearance
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the world’s premier military jet teams, has scheduled an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as part of its 2014 flying schedule. EAA AirVenture 2014, the 62nd annual EAA fly-in convention, is scheduled for July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport. The Thunderbirds’ […]
Brad Pitt buys Spitfire
The New York Daily News is reporting that actor Brad Pitt has bought a World War II-era Spitfire (like the one pictured above). According to the story, the 49-year-old actor was so inspired by his latest movie, the World War II flick “Fury,” that he purchased one of the fighter planes used by the Royal […]
‘Plane Talk’ now on iNetRadio
‘Plane Talk,’ an online aviation talk show from the founders of IMC Club International, is now available on iNetRadio. After starting its regular broadcasts in November 2011, IMC Radio quickly became one of the most popular stations in the entertainment/talk category on the “Spreaker Web Radio,” its main Internet radio stream provider, according to officials. […]
Stallion 51’s Lee Lauderback inducted into EAA Warbird Hall of Fame
Lee Lauderback of Stallion 51 at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida, was recently inducted into the EAA Warbird Hall of Fame earlier this month. Lauderback, who has been flying since 1966, is president, CEO and founder of Stallion 51 Corp., regarded as a leader in Mustang flights and training. Lauderback has been the chief […]
CAP teams narrow search for Idaho crash site
When a single engine plane goes down in the continental U.S., Civil Air Patrol’s cell phone and radar tracking experts are certain to be involved. Their mission — reduce the search area from thousands of square miles to the actual crash site or within a couple of square miles –—is urgent, because reducing the crash-to-rescue […]
Snap-On Industrial debuts pneumatic torque wrenches
Snap-on Industrial has introduced its new Pneumatic Torque Wrenches, which feature a dual speed gearbox and pneumatic technology that controls input air pressure. The dual speed gearbox provides a rundown gear with speeds as high as 100 rpm for fast rundown of fasteners, and a torque gear with a much slower rpm to ensure control […]