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 […]
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
Now available is the updated 12th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide. The guide is a learning aid, reference document, and guide to the wealth of information provided on FAA aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications, according to ASA officials. This FAA publication explains all the symbology used on the FAA world aeronautical charts, […]
Truckee Tahoe Airport joins Avfuel network
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California has joined the Avfuel network to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP points. Truckee Tahoe Airport has also expanded to offer more aviation ground services than before. “Truckee Tahoe Airport caters to a wide variety of customers visiting our stunning region. Lake Tahoe is just minutes away from our […]
Botched takeoff bends Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 120. Injuries: None. Location: Montague, Mass. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to take off. As the airplane accelerated to 40 mph, the engine sputtered and the pilot reduced power to abort the takeoff. The sputtering ceased, so the pilot added power to continue the takeoff. The engine sputtered a second time, […]
House Committee moves to slow proposed sleep apnea policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress took the first step Wednesday, Dec. 4, toward slowing the FAA from testing overweight pilots and air traffic controllers for sleep apnea. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the FAA to go through the normal rule-making process. The action is in response to […]