This April 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Three Rivers, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings with […]
Performers donated $250K, how much did you ‘donate’?
At a closing day media briefing, Sun ’n Fun president John ‘Lites’ Leenhouts said airshow performers donated $250,000 worth of performances to the fly-in this year. Lites was a few minutes late to the media briefing because he was thanking performers at the airshow safety briefing. “When a group donates $250,000 of services,” Lites said, “I […]
ULPower’s new 6-cylinder autogas engines
Belgian aircraft engine maker ULPower recently announced a new line of FADEC-controlled, autogas-burning six-cylinder engines ranging in output from 140-200 hp. According to Robert Helms, general manager of ULPower North America, “The thrust to weight ratio is appealing to the designers of many aircraft. Whether you are focused on short takeoff, high economy, or high […]
AEA opens
Nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals have converged at the 55th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, which opened today at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The four-day event takes place April 3-6, and it is the largest gathering of avionics manufacturers, […]
Build A Plane kicks off Kids Across America
Build A Plane unveiled a new campaign called Kids Across America at Sun ’n Fun. The new program encourages kids to find sponsors for every mile they travel to reach AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh. The kid who raises the most money wins a complete Private Pilot course from Red Bird Flight Simulations. Runners up can win […]
WWII Heritage Days slated
“Remember Pearl Harbor!”, Rosie the Riveter, and Glenn Miller. Experience the sights and sounds of the Greatest Generation when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the ninth annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 14-15. The history festival will be held at The Historical Airpower Facility, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field in Peachtree City. The weekend […]
PAMA adds Alamo chapter
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) Board recently approved an Alamo-area chapter. Carl Newton is the President. Connect with the San Antonio-area chapter via Facebook. Information on starting a PAMA chapter is available in the Chapter Start-Up Guide.
1928 Heath added to Air Zoo collection
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo has added a 1928 Heath Baby Bullet to its collection. Made by the Heath Airplane Co., it was used in various air races and air fairs during the Golden Age of Aviation. “While small in size, airplanes like the Baby Bullet played a huge role in showcasing aviation to the general public,” said […]
Batton named president Virginia Aviation Council
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Aviation Council elected Ray Batton as their next President at their March 17 meeting. Batton flies a Turbo 182, is active in the EAA Young Eagles program and is President of a Fortune 500 company. He also seeks to open the world of aviation to adults who’ve thought about flight as […]