WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of its continuing investigation into the crash of Jimmy Leeward’s P-51D at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, the National Transportation Safety Board has opened the public docket, which includes photographs and copies of interviews. On Sept. 16, 2011, the pilot of the “Galloping Ghost” experienced an upset […]
Take the pain out of business travel: Fly yourself
A new post by Mark Patiky on Forbes.com tells readers don’t discount a small plane as a powerful business tool. “For trips under 600-800 miles, it can beat airline times by a huge margin; and on 100-200 mile flights, you’ll be in close competition with corporate jets for performance and a big winner on efficiency,” […]
Hawker Beechcraft asks for more time in bankruptcy case
Hawker Beechcraft has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to extend the time it has been given to emerge from bankruptcy. According to a story in the Wichita Business Journal, the company asked to be given until Dec. 29 to file its plan.
Rocket launch highlight of Rocky Mountain Airshow
As part of the festivities at the Rocky Mountain Airshow, scheduled for Aug. 24-26 at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colo., the 17-foot Stars and Stripes Rocket will launch at the show, courtesy of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Intern Rocket Program. Interns with the program will be on hand during the show to […]
Just Aircraft debuts Superstol
Just Aircraft has completed design and testing of a new slatted wing and compatible shock absorber landing gear. “This newly completed Superstol with a high-lift wing and long strut air shock landing gear is the ultimate future bushplane,” company officials said. “Fowler flaps and automatic leading edge slats increase wing cord and provide exceptional STOL […]
Astronics acquires Max-Viz
Astronics Corp. has acquired privately-held Max-Viz, a developer and designer of Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft through both OEM and aftermarket channels in the general aviation, commercial and military aerospace markets, for $10 million in cash. Company officials noted that additional “purchase consideration” of up to $8 million may be […]
Corporate hangar at DAY to be auctioned
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) will offer at auction a corporate hangar at Dayton International Airport (DAY) at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. The auction will be held onsite at 3550 Hangar Drive, Vandalia, Ohio 45377. Previously used for a major corporation’s flight operations, the hangar is suitable for all corporate-sized aircraft and features office space […]
Student pilot loses control
This August 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 172. Injuries: None.Location: Bartlesville, Okla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student was practicing takeoffs and landings. As he began a takeoff […]
Creating an unmanned aircraft that can sense-and-avoid
By JUAN MIGUEL PEDRAZA, Office of University Relations, University of North Dakota It looks easy to fly unmanned aircraft: Launch, fly, land. But there’s lots more to keeping an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) safely aloft than toggling controls from the ground. “Among the major technical challenges facing the UAS industry is the sense-and-avoid system aboard […]