Famed aviation artist Sam Lyons, known best for his paintings of vintage aircraft, has branched out a bit with his latest work: “Reflections from the Road.” It’s his first painting featuring a motorcycle, another mode of transportation that pilots seem to prefer.
Breitling Jet Team soars over Great Wall of China
On Tuesday, the seven L-39c Albatros jets of the Breitling Jet Team soared in close formation over the Great Wall of China, as the grand finale of their 2013 Asian tour. Flying less than three meters apart and with speeds of up to 750km/h the pilots, shown here in the famous Avenger formation, navigated their […]
National Aviation Heritage Alliance honors volunteers, partners
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) named Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur and community volunteer Walter Hoy as the winner of the Ivonette Wright Miller Award at its 2013 annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. NAHA also awarded its Wick Wright Award to Phillip Parker, president and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber […]
Search begins for new VNY FBO
Los Angeles World Airports has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking firms interested in operating as a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. It’s anticipated that two FBO areas will be made available for lease, according to airport officials. FBO services would include leasing land and buildings, serving the needs […]
Pan Am International Flight Academy launches new training website
Pan Am International Flight Academy has launched its new Pilot Training website. The company recently re-entered Ab Initio (“from the beginning…”) training after a five-year hiatus with the acquisition of the former Airline Career Academy (ACA) earlier this year. Pan Am‘s Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, Gregory Darrow states: “We are excited to be […]
Garmin avionics for experimental aircraft now at Sporty’s
Sporty’s Pilot Shop and its on-site avionics shop, Cincinnati Avionics, have partnered to offer the complete line of Garmin panel-mount avionics for experimental aircraft. Individual Garmin components are available from Sporty’s with a basic wiring harness or with custom installation from Cincinnati Avionics at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport, company officials explain. “Our experience with Garmin avionics […]
Hartzell gains STC for Comanche Top Prop
Hartzell Propeller has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a new aluminum alloy, Scimitar-blade prop for the Piper PA-24 Comanche 180. The new prop, designed for Comanches built between 1957 to 1964 powered by the 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, features the same blade design that has previously been available for several Mooney and […]
New England Air Museum to host quilt show
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The New England Air Museum is hosting its “Flights & Fantasies” Quilt Show from Sept. 16-22. This non-juried show will give visitors the opportunity to view an array of more than 150 quilts to be displayed among the museum’s collection of more than 80 historic aircraft and dozens of related exhibits. […]
Loose nut leads to engine failure
Aircraft: Cessna 310. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Tupelo, Mississippi. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane had just undergone an annual inspection, at which time the left engine’s number two cylinder was replaced. To facilitate the cylinder replacement, the B-nut attaching the fuel supply hose to the engine’s manifold valve was removed, then later reinstalled. A post-maintenance […]