Extra Aircraft has appointed Southeast Aero as the US distributor for its aerobatic aircraft lineup. Manufactured in Germany, Extra is world-renown for the EA300-series performance aerobatic models. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Southeast Aero was previously Eastern US dealer for Extra. The two companies have worked together since 1992. Southeast Aero is also an authorized […]
RANS debuts engine install retro kit
RANS has introduced an engine install retro kit. This new install features a sleek fiberglass or carbon fiber cowling. With no more rad louvers on the top cowl, the new design has a reverse scoop on the belly, and radiator under slung. The benefits are better cooling from a smaller, lighter radiator, less cooling drag, […]
Brakes put airplane on back
Aircraft: Cessna 120. Injuries: None. Location: Pendleton, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on a local flight and decided to make an off-airport landing in an open field. The touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane was uneventful until the pilot applied hard braking to minimize the landing roll on the rough terrain. […]
The high cost of pointless reporting
On Sunday, July 7, an Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul crashed on the runway at San Francisco International Airport. The airplane impacted just short of the threshold, causing substantial damage to the airframe. The tail departed the fuselage before the airplane came to rest. A fire ensued. These are facts. I point this out because […]
For your viewing pleasure…
Blogger Ben Visser forwards this link to “a great collection” of aviation-related videos. Beware — there are a lot of videos and you could find yourself whiling away more than a few hours …
FAA needs better budget management
While the FAA is charging airshows for ATC services, it appears the agency could reap billions of dollars in cost savings simply by implementing better management and business practices. According to a report from Aviation International News, analyses by the Department of Transportation and the Government Accountability Office show that overruns in the NextGen program […]
Well-known aviation mechanic Lee Keopke passes
By Ann Pellegreno Well-known aviation mechanic Lee R. Koepke, 87, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away July 3. After serving in the Army Air Force during World War II, Lee pursued a career as a mechanic and IA. Known for taking a derelict 1937 Lockheed 10 Electra destined to be used for firefighting practice at Willow […]
EPS progressing towards engine certification
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Engineered Propulsion Systems reports “significant technical progress” in the development of its new water-cooled Vision 350 flat V, 350-hp diesel engine for general aviation. Among the milestones achieved recently are the testing and calibration of EPS-designed turbochargers; positive results of heat rejection tests; high altitude (10,000–15,000 ft MSL) operation and re-starts […]
Houston Executive Airport builds 40 new T-Hangars
HOUSTON – Houston Executive Airport (TME) has completed construction of 40 new T-hangars at the general aviation airport. This brings the airport’s leased capacity to more than 170,000 square feet, according to airport officials. The hangar construction comes alongside the recent completion of a FBO terminal building that features one of the world’s largest arrival […]