By MARY ROSENBLUM Hangared at the Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) in Oregon, I got involved when I found out that a power generating plant, proposed for a site less than a half mile from runway centerline would seriously hamper operations at the airport by creating a fog plume from its cooling towers, as well as locating […]
The secrets behind an air-to-air photo shoot
Dancing with the Stars. Air 2 Air photo Seminar with Moose Peterso KISSIMMEE, Fla. — For the photographer on an air-to-air photo mission, there is one simple goal: Getting a great shot. For the pilots involved in the formation shoot, the prime directive is safety. To accomplish both, planning is the key. Moose Peterson’s Air2air […]
Women in Aviation conference sets attendance record
Women in Aviation, International set an attendance record at its 24th annual convention, held March 14-16 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Attendance totaled 3,375 individuals representing all segments of the aviation community. Attendees came from14 countries, in addition to the United States. The largest number of international attendees were from Nigeria, Canada and […]
CALPILOTS posts March/April newsletter
The March/April 2013 newsletter of the California Pilots Association is now online.
First Eclipse 550 powers up
Eclipse Aerospace has celebrated a major production milestone — the first power up of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. The first production Eclipse 550 aircraft successfully powered up its two Pratt & Whitney PW610F engines, and the aircraft systems came on line March 18 at the company’s facility in Albuquerque, N.M. Eclipse Aerospace […]
Showcase Sprints and Cat Shot debut at SUN ’n FUN
A pair of fun events for performance enthusiasts will be held at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport during SUN ’n FUN, which is slated for April 9-14. “Here is the opportunity to demonstrate your piloting precision and test your airplane’s performance in a time trial,” organizers promise. The events will be held Wednesday, April 10, during the […]
Tool set designed by mechanic debuts
Kustom Aviation Services of Palatka, Florida, introduces a line of mechanics tools, designed by a mechanic. The three-piece tool set the company’s Piston Pin Removal Tool, for pushing out stuck wrist pins, the Continental Pushrod Tube Spring Compressor, which makes for fast easy removal of push rod tubes, and a Rocker Shaft Tools for holding […]
Nominations open for Air Show Hall of Fame
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to recognize those who made significant contributions to the air show industry. It is currently home to more than 47 people representing the pilots, stunt persons, announcers, producers, […]
Kitchener completes upgrade package for Cessna 208
Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) as completed a new avionics upgrade package for the Cessna C208 Caravan. The heart of the upgrade is an Aspen EFD-1000C3 PFD and Class B TAWS. “For hardworking Caravans – especially those in commercial operations – this mod can really make a difference” says KAAV President Barry Aylward. […]