MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Twelve TG-10B (L-23 Super Blanik) gliders from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs now belong to Civil Air Patrol. he recent Air Force transfer of the aircraft to CAP is a boost to the Air Force auxiliary’s glider program. It will allow the Air Force auxiliary to […]
ASA Student Flight Record updated
ASA’s Student Flight Record for Instrument and Commercial pilots has been updated to comply with the new Commercial Practical Test Standards for Single and Multi-engine Land and Sea (FAA-S-8081-12C), as well as recent changes to the Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Helicopter and Powered Lift (FAA-S-8081-4E, With Changes 1, 2, and 3). The four-panel […]
Wag-Aero receives FAA nod for Taylorcraft replacement parts
Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, has recieved FAA approval to manufacture a Taylorcraft Wheel Fender and Taylorcraft Aileron Ball Stud. The fender fits 6.00 x 6-6 ply tires and other classic models and are available for $209.50 each. The Aileron Ball Stud is available for $24.95 each. These new products add […]
Museum scares up free family fun
SEATTLE — Every year near Halloween, The Museum of Flight becomes The Museum of Fright. This year’s Halloween celebration will take place on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with family activities and low admission prices for all visitors. Events include face painting, ghost stories, pumpkin bowling, ghost parachutes, spooky flight simulator […]
Blackhawk unveils Cessna 208 Caravan XP42A upgrade package
Blackhawk Modifications is in the final stages of completing its flight testing to earn a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna 208 Caravans to install the XP42A Upgrade Package. According to Blackhawk President and CEO Jim Allmon, two Caravan customers already have completed contracts for the new upgrade package. Beginning at the National Business Aviation […]
Relying on NEXRAD data proves fatal for pilot
This October 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Aiken, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: There was no record of the pilot, who did not […]
Ask Paul: What’s going on with my spark plugs?
Q: I have a 1962 Piper Cherokee 160 with the O-320-D2A engine. The engine had a complete overhaul in 1992 and only 500 SMOH. In addition, 20 hours ago the engine had an annual in which an oil change was done, new plugs, and compressions in the 78/80 range. What I have noticed is when […]
Questions abound about proposed user fee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Small Business Committee recently held a hearing about President Obama’s proposal to charge a $100 per flight user fee for some flying. Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) came out strongly against the proposal, as did many of the committee members. Some people involved in general aviation believe that since […]
Study quantifies role of bizav in European recovery
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Oxford Economics, one of Europe’s global forecasting and research consultancies, has released a report that provides a wealth of statistical analysis and case studies, demonstrating how business aviation delivers substantial benefits to not only its clients, but also to local governments and communities. Commissioned by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the […]